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Do you still have hens? How are the bears ?

Thanks Grammy. I have two grandbebes. 5 and 6.

Thanks. I like ducks, too. But never raised them.

Thanks for this info! I am in the thinking stage of renovating my run and coop .

Returning after several years. I am preparing to renovate my coop and run. I love this group! And Chickens!

We have kept hens for over 7 years. Usually we rehome the old hens after two years, and get a new flock from our local feed store. We have 8 new babies and two old hens who are still laying about every other day. We are planning on introducing the new girls to the old gals in 6 weeks or so. Time...

Interested!

Lovely hens and chicks. What is the distinction between"peeps and pips" ?

I am interested in a few, if any are still available! I live in northern mass, and will travel!

As time goes on, you will come to know the different sounds they make. When they are happy, it is lovely, some almost purr! The alarm sounds are less pretty! My new aracuanas have alarm cries that almost sound raptor-like! A few years ago, a fox came and took our Kate, the buff orpington who...

Asking anyone on this site about going overboard about chickens? Nah. You are juuuust Right!

Do certain breeds tend to fly more than others? My first flock never flew (B.O's, Barred Rocks, Comets). My new batch(Arauanas, B.O's, Wyandottes and BJG's) are practicing flying in the brooder at two weeks!

If they get chilly, won't they just huddle up for warmth? You must have a large set up with that many birds!

I use pine shavings as well, without incident.

I bought one of each yesterday. The man showed me a little black spot on his neck, "That's your rooster". Now that they are home... darned if I cannot see a clear black spot! One has more white under the neck and (her) feet are not solid black, but she is bigger than the one with more black than...