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Thanks for the help Bee!

Hey there OT's - couple of questions.... Okay, one is about rooster behavior. (Although I'm sure you get tired of stupid rooster questions) I have 7 girls, free range all day. Have had 2 roosters since we got them spring of '11. One was crazy rough, one was mean. Tried going without one...

3 Barred Rock, 2 Speckled Sussex, 1 Black Mix Breed, 1 RIR mix, newbies are easter egger mixes (it's not them - too new). The only one looking good is the Black Mix - who really never hangs around the others at all.

Checked for lice & mites, layer feed is always available, fermented feed in morning & evening. Not using much scratch, just a little in the fermented and whole oats. Got to be feather picking - since I see no feathers. Just can't figure out who!?

Hey OT's! I'd like to first thank you all for answering all us newbie questions. Your advice is invaluable. I've got flock issues - could use some feedback. Sorry for the long story. We got our first pullets last spring. Coop is 40 sq ft, run is 140 sq ft. Got 8 birds. (two batches...

Looking for some good info on roosters. We had one who was too rough on the ladies (7 of 'em), barebacked a couple so he went in the crock pot. Went without for a few months and the girls seemed fussy (bunch of girls together without men - you know how it gets). Got another rooster. This...

Whew - took me awhile but I read 'em all. Such great information ya'all! My question is about these bare-backed hens. I have 8 hens with 1 roo, of course he has his favorite girl. She is not quite all bare, but getting there. Do I cut his spurs or make her a saddle? Or just let her be...