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So I recently introduced three new hens (approximately 16 weeks old) to my existing flock (23 weeks old). I kept them separated at first by placing a large dog crate inside my run. I kept them separate for about 4 weeks. I then slowly introduced them together by letting them free range outside...

So I have 6 hens (copper maran, RIR, blue Plymouth, 2 buff orpingtons and an Easter egger) about 18 weeks old that are already established in my coop. I have three new hens approxinately 10 weeks old (jersey splash, olive egger and grey maran). Currently the 3 new ones are inside a large dog...

Just noticed the bottom of my Kalmbach organic feed was clumped together and moldy. I only opened the bag about a week and a half ago. I always roll the top of the bag down to prevent moisture. Top 2/3 of the bag was fine. Chewy is replacing the bag of feed but I’m curious if there are any tips...

4-5 week old jersey splash gender?

I purchased three new chicks a couple weeks ago. After getting a rooster in my last batch I’m nervous about these. I bought an olive egger, a jersey splash and a blue copper maran. I’ve uploaded a few pictures in that order. Thanks

So I have 6 x 9 week old chickens in my coop. This is their second week in the coop. First week I kept them inside to get acclimated to their new home. A few days ago I set up the automatic door (opens and closes with daylight) Run chicken. However my chickens will not go inside at night. I have...

So the my brand new coop build finally has residents. I added my 6 - 7 week old chickens to the coop this afternoon. I added their food and waterer and plan on keeping them locked in for a few days to get acclimated. I have an automatic door to open and close to the run once they’ve acclimated...

Looking for a local hatchery in NJ, preferably north NJ that doesn’t have order minimums for local pick up. Looking to add a couple chicks to my flock. First batch is going into my coop in a week or so. Was looking for Easter eggers, brahmas (buff or light), or laced wyondottes. Thanks

So this has been the largest of my 7 hens I purchased about 6 weeks ago. My wife and I are skeptical about this actually being a female because of the large red head comb. It was sold to us as an Easter egger. Now I’m concerned as my town strictly prohibits roosters. All the other hens have...

So my two week old chicks are varying in size. I currently have my heat plate higher in the front and lower in the back. Tonight I noticed my largest chick laying on the bottom with her head poking out. Is this normal behavior? I know it may sound like a dumb questions but I always assumed...

I have a Maran chick who has had pasty butt since we first brought her home, which was a week ago. I’ve been cleaning it by dabbing with a warm wet paper towel and then dabbing dry. I also will place Vaseline around the vent before placing her back in the brooder. She eats and drinks and has...

Hi, So I picked up 5 chicks on Saturday. It was supposed to be 7 but the farms last hatch was all roosters. Tomorrow I will be picking up the other two. My current chicks are 1 Blue plymouth, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 black maran and 2 Easter eggers. The two tomorrow will either be 2 buff...

Hey everyone. I’m new to the forum and currently brooding my first batch of baby chicks. My black copper maran has had pasty but since I picked them up. Today this was hanging out of her?!?! This is day 3 of brooding. She’s housed with two Easter eggers, 1 blue Plymouth and 1 Rhode Island Red. I...