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Our beloved Rooster (Joey) passed away unexpectedly on 11/25/2022, between the morning and 2:00pm when I found him. His body was still warm which tells me he couldn't have died overnight as the temperatures were in the mid 30's. I checked his body for lacerations, cuts, etc and didn't see...

Hello BYC, I’m new to chickens and still learning! My chickens are 17 weeks old now. Quick background - I purchased 12 hens from the hatchery when they were born. Somewhere there was a mix up and I have one rooster! I have two issues going on. 1. The rooster has been aggressive towards me...

Hello BYC!, My chickens are a few days over 16 weeks old. I picked them up from the hatchery when they hatched and was told they were all hens. This chicken is very tall and seems to look like a rooster, but there is no "Cock-a-doodle-doo"!

Hello, My chicks turned 16 weeks today. Yesterday I found a couple eggs in my temporary coop (until their permanent home is complete). Currently, I have been feeding them Purina Start and Grow Starter and Grower Medicated Laying Chick Feed Crumbles. Now that some are starting to lay eggs, I’m...

Hello BYC, I am in the process of building my first chicken coop with run. Before I frame out the door and windows, it is probably best to have an idea of where everything will go, so I can maximize space. The Coop is 8x8' with 4' porch and the run is 20x8. I am assuming I want the door to...

Hello BYC Community! First off, I am new here and glad this community is here for advice. I recently moved out to the country and raised my first baby chicks! I got 12 in January and it's about time to move them from the brooder to the coop. I am building my first ever coop and run. I am...