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So, here's the deal: I have 7 little pullets. We got them as chicks in late May. Currently, they are residing in the big chicken coop (that really isn't that big ). That coop is about 5 ft. x 8 ft. A yard is being built for them, but right now they get about 2 hours of ranging in the morning...

I just got more chicks! I have GLWs, BRs, and BOs (all pullets). Everyone is happy and healthy, and I am having a blast. However, I remember reading (with my last batch of chickies) that when poop dries and hardens on chick feet, you have to pick it off. Have you ever heard of this? I trust Gail...

I have a 10-month-old hen that is NOT LAYING! She is a Rhode Island Red (hatchery stock), so I would expect her to be laying by now. Her coop-mates are all laying, so what's going on???

I have a happy little flock of four hens about 10 months old. We just got rid of our rooster two weekends ago because he was being too abusive when mounting the hens. Now, the loss of feathers on their backs are not leaving! It seems as though the feathers haven't grown back! Am I being too...

I have a great little flock of 4 hens. Everyone is great for the most part. As the warmer months have been coming, I've been thinking about their water. I've noticed that they haven't been drinking as much. Then I realized that it's becuase their water is DIRTY! It's DISGUSTING!!! The water is...

I will be getting Silver Laced Wyandottes, Barred Rocks, and Buff Orpingtons (IN FIVE DAYS!!!). I have lots of questions about broody hens, because I don't have enough space (or time) for a broody hen. So, here are my questions: 1. Which hens do I have to worry most about in terms of going...

I just brought my last rooster, Blackie, to the butcher. Let's just say we will be having Blackie-pot-pie tonight for dinner. I now have four RIR (I think) hens that are 8 months old. My question is: What can I expect in terms of picking and establishing the new pecking order in the flock...

I love it! Even though I'm a kid, I love NPR! (I guess you could totally label me as a geek for that.) What shows do you guys listen to?

My hen, Ginger, just recovered from prolapse. (See this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=149615&p=1) We have her isolated in the garage with food, water, roost, etc. Her vent is much better, so I thought I would put her back in with everyone else tonight. Before I...

I will be getting seven more chicks soon and I was wondering: Is it okay to use pipecleaners for leg bands? I would think it would be a good idea, but do they get dirty with poop and food?

We have an 8 month old RIR hen named Ginger Pye. We noticed something was wrong when she seemed lethargic and stopped laying. When I looked at her vent, I saw this: It looks like skin from her vent is hanging out a little, but I don't see any blood... I have seen her eat and drink a...

I have an eight month old rooster named Blackie. He is super sweet and kind. Everyone in the family loves him. But I'm not sure if I should keep him. This is why I want to keep him: -he's sweet -he's gentle -he protects the hens (at least I think so. do all roosters do that?) -he lets us pick...

My hen is in our ICU chicken house right now. We're not sure what's the matter with her. She just seems very lethargic and I don't think she's laying. She hasn't been eating, either, so I'm wondering if I can force feed her. She is drinking some water, but not much. Can I put stuff in her...

I found the one where the man is talking, not the woman! This has been posted several times by different people. Link removed.

I found the one where the man is talking, not the woman!

I think they used dye for the chicks! I know it's terrible, but it is ADORABLE!!!

I was just curious. Sorry if it's a stupid question.

I was just curious. Sorry if it's a stupid question.

I'll be interested to hear what you guys have to say. Let's keep it civilized so this thread doesn't get closed, okay???

I have four 8-month-old hens that are happy and healthy. One thing I have noticed is that they always squeak REALLY loudly when they are eating their layer feed. Is this normal, or do I have choking hens?? A picture, just for fun: