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My lovely ladies enjoying their first lettuce

Thanks for the reply I shall have a closer inspection today and report back with what I have found

Hey all, one of my chickens (Sussex hybrid) is losing feathers around her face. She's about 18 weeks old Any ideas?

Day 2 update: The Sussex light was the first out the coop in the morning, I had to convince the rest out into the run. I had to refill the water station because they had all the water! (Seems like a lot but that's a good thing) They spent most of the day foraging around the run with the...

Here is the new flock: They will be free ranging the garden from next month

I am planning on letting them free range the whole garden from the beginning of May also, they won't be run-bound, excited for that also

Thanks for the reply, The chickens are 17 and a half weeks old, South West England, the coop has inbuilt vent holes which allows for ventilation, one nesting box as far as I know, the coop/run is designed for 8 chickens

Thanks for your reply! The run is 7.7m sq which is 85ft sq (roughly) The whole set up is designed for 8 chickens so I'd like to assume it's suitable!

Hey all, I just got my first flock of chickens! A mixture of Sussex's, Columbian Black tails and Marans

Where's the best place to introduce a new flock of chickens? Is there a specific sub forum? Or on this thread?

I'm going to have a look at some hybrids this morning, me, my wife and son are excited!

Brahma also eat a lot, and a fully grown Brahma whilst friendly could intimidate the children due to its size?

I'm just looking for something that's easier to keep for now as I'm just beginning, so a chicken without feathery feet/a non flighty type

Thanks for the reply, I was considering Cochins/Copper Marans as my large fowl choice or Columbian Black tails/Sussex for hybrids

Hey, Absolutely, trying to decide if hybrids or large fowl are the way to go for a beginner Though I'm leaning towards hybrids for now