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We ordered a surprise package from Cackle Hatchery! They are shipping it Wednesday! How do we prepare? What will we get? How many will we get? Has anyone here done that? After talking to the hatchery all they will tell u… Started by Cindy	2	yesterday Reply by Cindy
Advice needed. I"m not sure what I should do or if I should do anything? I purchased baby chicks in Feb. and thought I had a rooster with them but we sexed it wrong and so I ended with 15 girls. I Have a mixed… Started by Cindy	5	on Tuesday Reply by Cindy
Chicken Behavior I'm curious as to why my 3 chickens perform a "fake chest-bump" right after I let let out in the morning. Is it a form of greeting or othe… Started by Erich Gottl	8	on Tuesday Reply by Cindy
Considering backyard chickens? Read this first! In true unvarnished and awesome style, Erica at Northwest Edible Life has written this informative post: You Absolutely Should Not Get Back… Started by Cornelia	2	May 14 Reply by Chris
"Real Talk" about chick behavior. I need insider information! Hi all! I recently got my first 9 chicks ever. I had anticipated getting pullets but ended up getting much younger chicks (3-4 weeks old no… Started by Michelle Wire	5	May 12 Reply by Rick Nichols
Banties Good morning.... Does anyone here know much about Banty breed hens? And yes I know its prob spelled wrong!!! Anywho, we picked up 2 hens t… Started by Dawn Mezurek	0	Apr 27
Started pullets Does anyone have experience ordering started pullets- specifically from Murray McMurray? Good? Bad? Ugly? Can you recommend another hatche… Started by Mary Elizabeth	1	Mar 24 Reply by Cindy
How many chickens can put into a coop the size of an outhouse? I'm very excited I bought my first 7 baby chicks. I am getting more as soon as the breed I like hatch out. My brother has a coop at his f… Started by Cindy	2	Mar 11 Reply by Cindy
broody hen I have a broody hen or 2 and now I want to have her/them set for me. Now, I have to get her and her eggs out of the coop and put them else… Started by Nancy	3	Mar 4 Reply by Tabitha Gollihugh
Should I buy live baby chicks or hatchery eggs to incubate? I am very glad I came across this site. I have been doing a lot of reading about chickens and can not wait to get some. I am currently deba… Started by Cindy	6	Mar 4 Reply by Tabitha Gollihugh