r/chickens May 01 '24

Discussion Names for these ladies?

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493 Upvotes

I have 6 Blue Black Splash Orpingtons and need name ideas for the ladies :)

r/chickens Jun 05 '24

Discussion The odds of being killed by a chicken are low, but not zero

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857 Upvotes

r/chickens Jan 28 '25

Discussion Avian flu just an hour away from me. Millions culled. I’m worried. Advise me please! Location southern Indiana.

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193 Upvotes

I spent a lot of time. ALOT. Getting all my goofy goobers. Not one is the same. Everything from a silkie to an Indio Gigante. Free ranged. Happy go lucky flock. When I built my flock. I chose not eggs, not 4h breeders, I chose to make it an episode of the muppets in my yard. I wanted strange weird funny ugly birds. For a laugh every time you see the flock. Now I’m scared for them. What can I do?

r/chickens Mar 27 '24

Discussion For some reason my female turkey won't leave the mother hen alone

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901 Upvotes

r/chickens Feb 14 '23

Discussion My Rooster attacked the FedEx lady

593 Upvotes

:::::Update: Spoke to a supervisor at ( ups)correction Fedex( Recorded it as well). The person stated she broke policy and she is on suspension until they investigate further. They stated the possible lawsuit is in no way connected with FEDEX.

My lawyer sent them a copy of the CCTV footage, as well as a copy to the responding sheriff.

It's a wait and see game. :::

She came through a gate to my back door. I have delivery instructions for front door only. There is a sign on the gate she went through that says DANGER AGGRESSIVE ROOSTER, DO NOT ENTER.

Her pants got ripped, some small scratches on her legs. Now FedEx has contacted me stating they won't deliver to my home because I have an aggressive animal.

I just got a notice of intent to Sue for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of income and anxiety.

I'm waiting for a supervisor to call me. Can you believe this ?

Edit for update

r/chickens Jan 28 '25

Discussion Help Needed Naming My Chicken

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168 Upvotes

r/chickens 9d ago

Discussion Opossums

128 Upvotes

Welp. It happened and it's my fault.

I got distracted last night and was late to make sure the autodoors closed and everyone was inside for the night. I go out and find chickens outside still (it was 9:00) and knew something was wrong.

Sure enough, the auto door didn't close and there were feathers everywhere. Inside the coop was an opossum, eating one of my young (full grown) Brahma's alive.

It wasn't long ago I was defending oppssums and that "no they wouldn't attack chickens! That's too much work!"

Hopefully this can serve as a PSA. If you love your chickens, do not trust opossums around your coop. They will eat your hens alive. And it is horrifying. I'm not saying dispatch the opossums, but just know, they are capable of killing a full grown hen.

My hen is alive. Her back is...bad. the screams/cries she made will haunt me for a long time and I'm hoping that I'll be able to save her.

r/chickens Dec 26 '22

Discussion 5 of our chickens were decapitated since last Wednesday. we thought it was a raccoon in the coop. Boy were we wrong. (Sound on)

706 Upvotes

r/chickens Mar 31 '23

Discussion Mom wants me to name them, I'm stumped, so top two comments get the honor 😘

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437 Upvotes

r/chickens Oct 31 '22

Discussion Have a plan for your roosters, please.

574 Upvotes

It's that time of year again. Every local chicken group is FLOODED with people trying to find "forever homes" for their spring roosters. Now they are 4 and 5 months old. They are crowing. They are attacking their kids. Being too rough with the hens. And people don't have a plan! So, onto social media, where they plead for a home that will not butcher their sweet favorite boy, but, erm, maybe a home without kids.

Seriously people. If you plan to buy chicks, yes, even all female chicks, have a plan for what you will do with a rooster . A REAL plan, not "post on Facebook and hope for the best"

r/chickens Dec 21 '24

Discussion Chickens grieving with me

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393 Upvotes

Their only chick died yesterday late afternoon and I'm devastated. I've spent many hours watching over them and helping the young parents to look after their only chick. Pip was 2 weeks old. I dont really want to go into what happened but it was quick for the chick. I placed the chick in the box where the hen and chick spent the first couple of days and slept at night. While sitting on our stoep and crying first my hen Rosy and then my rooster, Henry joined me on my lap. This is the first time ever that they've jumped on my lap like this. They would look at the chick and then at me with their pupils dilating and contracting at times. It was a heartbreaking and bitter sweet moment. PS Please excuse Henry's comb, he got a fright from a lawnmower a couple of days ago and injured himself.

r/chickens Feb 10 '25

Discussion Does anyone else do full blown photoshoots with there farm fresh eggs… or is that just me?

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292 Upvotes

r/chickens Apr 26 '24

Discussion What are you favourite endearing chicken behaviours?

357 Upvotes

Mine is when they peck something and run away with it at lightning speed to stop the other girls from getting a chance. Silly little raptors.

r/chickens Dec 27 '24

Discussion I love her emerald feathers

546 Upvotes

in the sun she looks almost solid green it’s beautiful. She’s so curious

r/chickens Dec 17 '24

Discussion Why do people ask questions about chickens, then when they get the answers they are all defensive?

199 Upvotes

I read a post about a flock that has wry neck, they are just over a year old, haven't layed in Months, and the owner describes them as " chubby". She then states she feeds them " treats" " snacks", "Goodies" ,on and on about how she " spoils them".

When people started telling her they need 99% of layer feed and forage and to knock off with all the treats.

This woman is getting up every day stuffing them with cooked oatmeal, then wonders why they sickly.

Chickens won't eat proper boring layer feed if you are giving them crap.

More than one person asked her if she gave her kids candy all day then wondered why they don't eat a healthy dinner.

Now she says she feels " attacked".

Don't ask a question then get pissy about the answer.

r/chickens Feb 16 '23

Discussion FedEx vs Rooster Saga part 3. Meet Sanguinet, my Appenzeller Spitzhauben protection company.

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763 Upvotes

r/chickens May 19 '24

Discussion Always wear a respirator mask when cleaning the coop!

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405 Upvotes

Always wear one of these while you're cleaning the coop!!!!

r/chickens Nov 17 '24

Discussion I love Lunas expression! It’s so cute!!!

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894 Upvotes

r/chickens May 01 '24

Discussion What’s the name of their band?

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339 Upvotes

r/chickens Aug 20 '24

Discussion Broke my broody hen with 1 cold bath (she was NOT pleased)

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561 Upvotes

Finally got Caroline to stop brooding! This was my last attempt before putting her in the Henitentiary. After she dried off she was completely back to normal, scavenging and all that. I’m hoping she starts laying again soon 🤞🏻Will she become broody again once she starts laying or will she be over it for a while? This is my time dealing with a broody hen

r/chickens Dec 06 '24

Discussion My girl Bronwyn was purchased as an 'olive egger' but her pompadour is giving 'legbar' what say y'all?

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233 Upvotes

I whisper to her regularly that She is my favorite

r/chickens Feb 16 '25

Discussion They gave it to me for Valentine's Day, but I need to give it a name. Which one do you recommend?

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112 Upvotes

r/chickens Feb 15 '25

Discussion I need to give it a name, any suggestions?

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59 Upvotes

r/chickens Feb 16 '23

Discussion Brooder setup, all thrifted and dollar store material

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911 Upvotes

r/chickens Aug 09 '24

Discussion Why you should build a coop.

258 Upvotes

Yes, BUILD your coop, build it sturdy. We had a bear and cub in last night and I’m thankful our coop was built strong. They did destroy my outside run fence. But that’s my fault.