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  1. ChickenDad19

    Broody hen affecting others’ laying?

    I have 6 hens all a little over a year old. One of my Brahmas has just gone broody. Pulled the feathers off her belly, won’t leave the nesting box, screeching at me and the other hens if we come near, the whole thing. I’m unable to give her fertilized eggs or babies, so I am going to try putting...
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    Do I have a rooster?

    Attached is a picture of Rue, our 12-13 week old Buff Brahma. My neighbor said they hear a rooster crow this morning and I’m thinking if it was one of mine, it would be Rue (or if it really is a he, we’ll change it to “Roo”:p). They are slightly larger than the other Brahmas, and they have been...
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    Tips for keeping chickens out of certain areas

    Hi! New chicken owner here. I have 6 chickens around the ages of 12-13 weeks. We let them free range in our backyard during the day. They roam around our grass and garden, but also like to go to the side of the house occasionally and hangout. I’d prefer them to not go over there since it’s where...
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    Can chicks find grit outside on their own?

    I’d like to start taking my 2-3 week old chicks outside for 15-20 minutes while the weather is good enough to get them accustomed to outside (and to let them have more room to explore). I was going to bring their food and water out with us and put it in the barricaded area, but I don’t have any...
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    Hi! New chicken owner here

    Hi all! I recently got 6 babies: 3 buff brahmas, 2 Gold Sex Links and 1 gorgeous Rhode Island Red. They are all currently between 2-3 weeks old. I am excited to join the community to learn and share!
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