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Ok, that ain't normal....

Dirt baths are supposed to cool them off somehow. My dogs do the same thing. Also all the chicken experts say it helps control mites and parasites. A lot of owners get pretty complicated and create dirt bathing areas for their birds. Look it up in the forum search. Check out "the coop of the...

Perfectly normal. I think they do it on purpose to scare us. Wait till you see her dirt bathe the first time. That's what really shook me up!

I agree with DD, you don't want a rooster as her only coop mate. Especially since you are new to chicken keeping. You got a pretty quick response on the rooster, I am sure someone will come along soon with a hen or two they are willing to part with. Chicken people are all pretty quick to want...

Please do!

Congratulations on your new blessing. God brought you two together for a reason according to his will. She needs friends and probably won't be picky as to breed but age could be a concern. Since she was likely raised in the poultry plant she has been with others her own age. You would be really...