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    is 1 rooster enough for 11 hens?

    A young, vigorous cockerel will likely have minimal issues covering 15 females. It does ultimately boil down to the individual. Two males on 22 females isn't a terrible breeding ratio. The biggest key with keeping multiple males though is space. How is your setup? If you did add an additional...
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    Ok to add adult rooster with 6 week pullets, no hens?

    I agree with Mrs. K. Wait until at least the pullets are on the verge of lay, near adult size to avoid potential injury. I will also say that if the only reason you're in the market for a male is for flock protection, you're better off just limiting free ranging to times when you can supervise...
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    have 2 roosters, 1 very aggressive 1 docile

    100% agree with Moonshiner. A cockerel that respects your personal space and yields to you is the one to keep. I cringe at many of the proposed methods on "taming" a human-aggressive bird. Most are a waste of time and end up stressing the bird and the flock owner out unnecessarily. My...
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    How to protect broody hen & babies from flock

    I find it's easiest to set up a space for a broody and her chicks. I use a dog crate set in the coop to ensure hen and chicks stay together and get to eat and drink. I do let mom and babies out when I'm around to go out and check on them, and then simply close them back up at feeding time. I...
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    What killed 6 chickens in 30 minutes

    Certainly a canine of some sort, likely either a domestic dog or fox. Canines have a tendency to go berserk and just kill to kill when they encounter a whole group of birds. Have you found any remains at all? So sorry for your losses. :(
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    I want to get goslings next year but don't know where to start!

    Males will typically be more standoffish during the breeding season and females will defend her nest. I have a flock of 14 Toulouse and while the matings are not completely monogamous, there is pairing that tends to happen. One gander will stick close to a particular female and once she nests...
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    I want to get goslings next year but don't know where to start!

    I have ordered from Cackle several times and have had good results each time. I've never ordered geese from them, only chickens. My Toulouse eggs do tend to have a bit longer of an incubation time. It varies but it's normally around 32-34 days give or take. Do bear in mind that regardless of...
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    Silkies going Broody every month

    Sounds as though you have some normal Silkies. There are gamebird and exotic breeders that will keep a flock of Silkies for use as organic incubators for that reason. Only option is to continue breaking and making the coop as least "cozy" as possible. Although, with hardcore brooders the latter...
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    I want to get goslings next year but don't know where to start!

    With animals, you are wise to do research before diving into anything new. It's always best to know what you're getting into before you take the leap! That said, geese are quite simple to raise. If they have access to good pasture, they can be almost self-sufficient. I love my geese. They're so...
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    Egg hatching question

    It really depends on your flock dynamic and what works best in your coop setup. Anymore, I just use a dog crate in the coop for a broody hen and chicks. I let them out during the day, and they get locked back up at feeding time. I've also used an entirely separate pen and coop for broodies if I...
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    Egg hatching question

    I agree with sourland. I'd say the dead chicks you found died as a result of chilling. When utilizing a broody hen for incubation, I would suggest designating a spot like you've got now and move her before setting the eggs you want to hatch. Allow her to set on fake eggs until you've got your...
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    Introducing a roo

    Agree on everything here. I think circumstances play the biggest part in whether there are problems or not. Space and temperament of the birds being the two biggest factors.
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    "Wild" domesticated duck from farmer turned mean

    I agree. My Muscovies are experts at hiding nests too. I had one that somehow slid up under an old mower deck in the barn and nest there. Only found her when we moved it. She was quite comfortable. Some of my hens have the attitudes of geese when they nest. Just plain nasty sometimes.
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    Help identifying goose breeds

    With the bill type and lighter legs, I'm guessing Africans.
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    Do broody ducks actually build nests?

    I'm always amazed at the amount of feathers my Muscovy hens yank out of themselves. They sneak off and hide in a corner of the barn with bare ground and no straw and pull out enough fluff to build another duck!
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    Ameraucanas and Murray McMurray Hatchery

    Cackle does have "TM" behind Easter Eggers, although several other hatcheries use the term as well. Cackle does a good job of explaining the difference between EE, Ameraucana, and Araucana and makes no attempt to market their EEs as the pure breeds. McMurray should read Cackle's description and...
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    Ameraucanas and Murray McMurray Hatchery

    These are indeed Easter Eggers. Many feed stores and some hatcheries will sell EEs as Ameraucana, the improper AmerIcana, or sometimes even Araucana. I've seen feed stores have them labelled as both: i.e. Easter Egger/Ameraucana. At least in most of these situations, the misinformation stops at...
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    Did I get a rooster instead of a pullet I ordered? How to tell early...

    All the birds pictured are without a doubt females. Cream Legbars are an auto-sexing breed, so males and females look different at hatch. Even as they grow, males are quite a bit lighter than females. All the birds in your pictures exhibit female coloring. You've got a pullet ready to roll eggs...
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    Euthanasia fail - can’t get over it

    So sorry you're dealing with this. This is never easy and to have difficulties on top of it makes it all the worse. You made a difficult decision and it's done. She's no longer sick and suffering. That's the main thing. Many people shy away at the axe method for obvious reasons, but it's about...
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