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Beekissed: Thank you for so eloquently responding to my post. Some of what you have stated is valid. However, the party in question seems to be on the BYC site on a regular basis. In addition when I get a private message I am alerted via my e-mail, so it is hard to miss. I have learned since...

WHAT WOULD YOU THINK? This has been eating on me for some time, and finally I am compelled to inquire what others think. I made an inquiry as a personal message to one of the respected contributors on this thread regarding availability and pricing of hatching eggs for two different breeds of...

My environment is similar to Fred's, and I agree with what he has written fully. The exception may be for people who want to keep a breed that is extremely small or has extremely large single comb. In my opinion it is wise to choose a breed that is well adapted to your environment, but I...

As relates to birds of prey, I don't know of any that normally carry off their kill. They capture (not necessarily kill) their prey, and they will eat what they want at the point of capture. The prey animal is often not dead when the meal begins. A female Northern Goshawk can weigh more than...

Beekissed, I disagree with your philosophy regarding hens killed by hawks as being less than desirable. They won't be available to carry their genes forward, in most cases, only because of bad luck on their part. They were most likely as intelligent and vigilant as the rest ? In my case the...

Flagirl, what is it that you believe a rooster would protect your hens from ? In my experience, which is substantial, about the only thing a rooster can protect hens from is another rooster. Not from dogs, hawks, coyotes, racoons, mink and etc. He may offer an alternative food source for...

If you have a hen hatch chicks in a mixed chicken environment then it is likely that she will protect them from the other chickens. Even an aggressive rooster. There can be exceptions. Incubator hatched chicks in a non secure brooder pen is another matter. In my experience if a young...

An editorial comment that probably will not be much appreciated here. I almost didn't post this thinking what's the use? I have not viewed this thread in some time until just now. I have gone back a few pages and determined that the majority of initial over 20 year contributors seem to be gone...

My first post here, although I qualify based on thread title. I have, for the most part, read all entries. Some I could not make it beyond a few words, because it seemed there was nothing of substantial content. Perhaps just my opinion. There have been only several excellent posters in this...