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Oh, she will be a great momma :)

I’m so sorry! Let me go back and read more about your set up. Do they all have access to calcium(oyster shells)?

We just had out first broody raised chicks! We had 2 and potentially 2 more. It’s been fascinating to watch. We kept Debbie separate for about a week before opening her separate hutch within the coop/run. She has seamlessly integrated her chicks with the flock and roo. As I said earlier it’s...

I currently have a broody! She’s on Day 17 and this article has been so helpful. I have a Roo and I’ve been worried he might hurt the chicks, but reading this gives me hope that all will be well :) Thank you!!

I’m so sorry for you loss. I had a girl pass from reproductive (pretty sure EYP). She lived for almost 5 years, but it was brutal seeing her go downhill. She passed in my arms and I swore never again. It’s so hard making that call, but they know we love them so much. She was a beautiful chicky poo’

Thank you so much! I’m glad that it’s not as bad as I thought. I think it’s also tough as we’re in New England and they have zero coverage so they are confined in their run (hawks are also out in full force). I always try to give them at least an hour or so if we’re outside and our dog who...

Thank you! I didn’t think so, but wanted to check and some have new growth. The shaft must have been removed.

The first photo is Stella. She has not had a saddle, and she keeps clear of penguin (unless it’s their nighttime cuddles). Second is Smokey. She was wearing a saddle and is clearly in much better shape. Third is Kelly and she is the one where I’m like holy heck how did this happen. She was...

Hello! I have 10 hens and 1 roo, and as it’s spring, penguin is doing what all good roos do and going through Rooberty. Penguin and 5 hens were all raised together. They will be 1 year, April 1. Then I have one Buff Orp who is ~4 or 5 years old and four Lav Orps who will be 2 in May. The 5...

Amazing!! Thank you so much!

And how long should I keep her separate? Or once the bleeding stops, give her back to her flock? She is finally part of the roosters squad and I don’t want her to be reset in the pecking order. They took a loooong time to finally bond and submit.

****UPDATE**** Spur fell off while in recovery. She is now wrapped up and back with her sisters! Hello - I have a hen - Janice - who I noticed was bleeding this am. The pictures aren’t the best but her spur looks like it was caught on something and tore. I’ve cleaned with warm water and...

So lucky! I wish my roo liked me. I guess it’s fine - he takes his job very serious and has a nice respect for me, but they are so cute!

He’s gorgeous. I have hens and I adore them.

I miss this age!!