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I have 12 hens (no rooster). They all live in a 8'X12' unheated coop.and have not been out much because of the weather(Northern Pa.) Everyone seems to be healthy and productive (they are nine months old). I noticed yesterday that one of the RIR's had a round bare spot about 3" in diameter just...

I have been feeding my hens Dumor Layer crumbles from Tractor supply, but for various reasons, I am considering switching to either "Nutrina" or "Buckeye". Can anyone offer any advice on these three brands? I have had no problems with the Dumor food other than my local TSC store can't seem to...

I have 13 hens who were four months old on Labor Day. On that day, one of them started laying eggs.I suspect another one started in a few days,because the eggs were a slightly different size and shape.These eggs were really small,but had a strong shell.They were not on layer feed yet(still on...

Can you raise a turkey with a small flock(13) of chickens? The chickens are almost full grown(14 weeks old) and I was wondering if they would get along in the same coop and run.

I moved moved my chicks from a small pen to an 8'x12' coop when they were six weeks old. They have been in the coop for 11 days and I want to start letting them out in their "run" but I notice that four of them have not figured out the roost thing yet (or just prefer to sleep on the...

I accidentally bought some bails of Cedar shavings...are these OK to use for bedding or is the odor a problem for chickens ?

My chicks are five weeks old now and have pretty much outgrown the 4'x4' pen in the garage, so I will be moving them into their new coop which is 8'x12". Is this going to be traumatic for them ? Anything I need to do to make the transition less stressful? How about bedding...I have been using...

I ordered chicks from a hatchery,they hatched yesterday(Monday)..the post office just called and said they will be at my house this morning...they will only be one day old(instead of the two I was expecting)...should I give them food and water right away? I remember reading something that they...

Being very new at this, I have read myself to the point of confusion. Are there any feed brands that you would recommend over others? Are there any to really avoid? I have read good things about "Purina" and 'Dumars". Any advice would be appreciated from someone with first hand experience..as I...

I will be getting my first chicks next week. I have ordered 12 hens and one rooster.Was the rooster a good idea to maintain order or will he be more trouble than he is worth? I have done a lot of reading and opinions seem to vary.