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I can't believe its been a year and I haven't posted this thread yet! So, hear it goes: Clover & Blossom - EE, 1 week old today, both pullets Dandelion- Barred rock, 1 week today, unknown gender Bard- Cuckoo Marans, 1 year, rooster Napolean, Serama, 2 years, rooster Zaria, Cuckoo...

HI! Just got this Barred rock on Friday. Around 2-3 days old now. Supposed to be a girl but just making sure. What do you think?

Ok, yesterday I went to tractor supply with my brother to go pick up T posts... As soon as we got there, we were mesmerized by the peeping and our feet lifted us toward the chicks... Not a good idea, never going to TSC again. My brother said to go get some, (which didn't help) but unfortunately...

Henlo! I'm currently feeding my hens naturecrest which is soy and corn free but it's not organic... My feed store started carrying Dumor organic pellets but it has soy and corn which I have read is bad. Which is better? I really like new country organics and scratch and peck, but its too...

A friend gave me these super spicy microgreens, but I didn't like them. I started a tray for my chickens and packed it really thick to not waste any soil, and the chickens don't care if a little soil is in their microgreens. Originally, I was just going to dump them in the run but now I realized...

Hi guys- I need some help concerning Bard, the rooster who saved my hens from hawks, several times, you can read about him here. Bard has been struggling recently, he can't support his weight anymore. He's limping terribly, and can't run or fly anymore. When I let them out for their daily 1...

I decided to try a 5-pound bag of speckled pea shoots from True Leaf Market, and I absolutely love them! They have already regrown 4 times and taste sooooo good! I have way too much so there is plenty for my chickens! They are also very healthy and can aid in diabetes, cancer prevention and...

This pretty boy is at DeKalb County animal services and I would love to find him a home! I would take him but I already have 3.... The adoption application is at the bottom of the page! He is an adult and very sweet! Good with kids...

Hi, fellow chicken lovers & gardeners! I've read in on several websites that straw bale gardening needs nitrogen fertilizer so that plants can flourish. This spring we will be giving straw bale gardening a try, but instead of using nitrogen fertilizer, would it be ok if I coat it with compost...

I don't know if this is a problem, but every time I'm out reading with the chickens and look over at the waterer, this one hen (named June) is always there drinking. She drinks a lot more than the other chickens, and I give them plenty of water and a lot is still leftover the next day in their...

Thinking about breeding my Cukoo Maran rooster with one of my red stars, next spring. What would the babies look like? How many eggs per year? What color eggs? LMK if you want to see pics of the "future parents". I would breed him with one of the cuckoo Marans I got with him, but I'm worried...

Henlo fellow chicken lovers! I was thinking of giving my chickens extra probiotics for the winter. I tried ACV but they hate it. I found this on Amazon and was wondering if it makes a difference? TIA

Henlo! The guy at the feed store accidentally gave me rye straw instead of wheat straw. I use straw for ground cover/ bedding and nesting boxes. Is it the same thing and is it safe for chickens?

Hey guys! I have to get my rooster a crow collar or the HOA says I can't keep him. I really love him and since he saved my hen's life, he's very special to me. However the crow collars I've tried for him are too small. He's a cukoo maran and pretty big. (6 months old, maybe 7lbs?) Any...

So, yesterday morning, I let my 10 hens and 1 barred rock rooster out to free range while I read so I can watch them. I have done this many times with no problems. While I was reading and feeding them treats, I noticed one of my hens was starting to wander a bit, but this is usually no issue...

Hey guys we are building a coop this spring and I'm planning ahead! Since my chickens were formerly free-range, I want the coop to have flowers and plants growing in the run so they can have some activities ( mine like to hide underneath them and look for worms and bugs). I am looking for some...

Henlo fellow chicken lovers! To reduce bacteria, viruses, etc, in my chickens I want to start adding dried oregano to their diet. How much oregano per chicken? Can it be given daily? Also, to help them grow their feathers back beautifully, I want to make them a molting mix with flaxseed and...

Hey guys! I just got this pretty boy. What breed is he? Leghorn, Isa brown or red star maybe? TIA.

Hey guys! I got 15 baby chickens a couple of months ago. I took 10 and my neighbor got 5. My neighbor ended up with 3 hens and 2 roosters, the roosters crow very loudly so they are for sure roosters. I got 9 hens and maybe a rooster. The thing is that he won't crow so I am not sure. He looks...

Hey guys! I am getting a new chicken coop and would love to get these treat holders as a fun activity for them. However, I was worried that since the holes are big, could a chicken stick its head in and get stuck. In my old coop, I had that overhead netting with big holes, and my hen jumped so...