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A few weeks ago I purchased a pair of Serama Bantams at a chicken swap in Florida. They are about 4 months old and the hen has started laying on Aug 3rd...4 eggs so far with about 1 every 2 days or so. I find them in the pine shavings litter and put them in a very visible nest box but she is...

Among numerous critters, I have two large, mixed breed goats and a large Rhode Island Red (Henry III) rooster running free. The rooster has bonded with the goats and spends a lot of time in the goat pen. On several occasions I have watched him jump up on top of one of the goats early in the...

I know it is probably obvious to everyone else, but what are EE's? Thanks in advance for any responses....Bob P., N.E. FLA

I recieved 17 Cochin Bantam chicks today that were hatched on July 20th...5 Buff, 6 Black, 6 White. At what age will I be able to tell which are cockrels and which are hens? Thanks in advance for any responses....Bob P., NE FLA

I will be using colored, numbered Bandettes....at what age can I safely band my Cochin Bantams? The bandettes look expandable for growth but I do not want to cause any problems. Also, because this breed is full feathered, including the legs, will this be a problem. Not necessarily raising...

Barring disease or predators, how long can Cochin Bantams live?

I will receive 15 Cochin Bantams later this month...5 black, 5 white, and 5 buff. I preparation for this, I am building 4 large cages, each with a low roost, exterior feed & water cups, and nest boxes. The 3 smaller cages are each about 36" x 72" x 30" and the larger cage is 36" x 96" x 40"...