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I posted pictures when my flock was 4 weeks old and I am unable to update that post so here I am creating another. I have updated photos and the group is now 8 and half weeks old and I am intrigued to see what people think they are!!! If you think someone needs a better photo let me know :)

When I got my chicks my local feed store and Blue Seal Multi-flock starter and I’ve been feeding my pullets that, the feeding instructions say that after 8 weeks you should switch layer pullets to a grower feed. Most other feeds are starter/grower and im looking for recommendations of a feed to...

My flock has only been outside for 2 days they are 6 weeks old and a falcon or something smaller than a hawk is already lurking around… how do I help keep it away so it stops harassing them. It can’t get to them but definitely insights panic and some injuries have occurred. I have attached a...

I have 8 chicks, all of them are 4 weeks old. I originally ordered 6 but the hatchery sent me 2 extras. However, I do believe I did not get all pullets as requested (I do know sexing is not 100%) I have attached 2 photos of each and I would love to hear what you all think they are. Below are my...

Hello, I have a flock of 8 all hatched the same day, one of my chicks the black australorp is not nearly as feathered as the rest. Is there anything I can do to help her or does she most likely have a genetic issue and will die? She seems perfectly healthy and I haven’t seen anyone bully her...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am very new to chickens, I got my first flock of 4 about a month and half ago at roughly 4-5 weeks old and unfortunately they all obtained CRD and I had to make a difficult decision, however I did not want that 1 bad experience...

My 8 lovely ladies seem to be happy and healthy. They are now 2 weeks old and I would like to start building immunity to coccidiosis. I have read that some people bring dirt from their yard into the brooder. My question is do I just bring in a little bit of dirt or a patch of grass, and should I...

I ordered 1 speckled Sussex and 1 Welsummer. They sent me an extra so now I have 3 chicks that look a like when I didn’t even know which one was which in the first place lol… I’ve done research but from what I can see they are giving off vibes of either and I’m at a loss. Did a little photoshoot...

I am been making some adjustments to my coop and I’m wondering if I need to add a little more ventilation. I have upper cross ventilation if you can see in the photos, then I have a window that opens on the door. Should I put some type of vent across from the door? Or is it good the way it is?

Hello All, New member here and new chicken owner. 2 weeks ago I got 4 “pullets” (one turned out to be a roo) within days one of them started coughing/sneezing being new to owning chickens I didnt really think anything of it she was fine when I placed her outside she would only do it in the...