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question for anyone really......can my hens eat good ol' fishing worms without getting sick with anything (i.e.; gapeworms) ? Husband wants to know. Thanks much. Cindy

Will someone tell me it's normal for young pullets (9 weeks old) to lose a feather here and there once they've been placed in their coop and chicken run? Also, is it normal for females to chase each other and get "attitude" like they are trying to pick a fight? Thanks.

My husband and I purchased 6 pullets 3 weeks ago from TSC. They were supposed to be from a possible 4 breeds, RIR, Red SexLink, NH Red or Barred Rock Red ? and alllllll 6 of these girls are still White-ish/yellow. Does any one know if they could still grow into their RED? Thanks for the...

How do I get my husband to show more interest in MY new adventure ? I am trying to get my coop built and the run and he doesn't have the level of enthusiasm I do. Will his level bump up to my as we go along in the process ? How can I boost his libido for this project ? and chicken adventure ...

I'm new to all things having to do with chickens. I'm still not sure who came first, the egg or the chicken..... THANKFULLY, I have not gotten my chicks before my coop. I have been reading alot of the threads on BYC and appreciate all the opinions, views and knowledge everyone shares. I...

I will be building a coop in a few weeks and wondered do the chickens all roost of the same board ? or do I need to have a board for each chicken ? I will only have 4 birds. Thanks. I'm just learning all this chicken stuff....