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Hi Ben, This is Shannon from Oakland writing.  I have two chicken questions for you.  One is about evil, aggressive chicken behavior.  My barred rocks and the darker mystery chicken (not sure if you remember that one) have been ganging … Continue reading →

Q: Is it better to do 12″ high or 24″ raised garden beds for my plants. What are the advantage and disadvantages? A: It depends on what you are planning on growing.  Smaller plants will do great in 12″ of soil; salad … Continue reading →

Q:  I purchased three day-old chicks on May 4th.  I also ordered a fourth chick which was supposed to arrive on the 9th.  Unfortunately, the chick didn’t arrive until this Monday.  I was hoping I could put this tiny chick … Continue reading →

This is a guest post by Nadja from the San Fran area.  She E-mailed me this and I think she shares some good advice.  Thanks Nadja! Please remind people to always provide laying hens with free choice oyster shell and … Continue reading →

Q:  What are your thoughts on breeds to buy for our needs and environment. We want about 4 hens. Maybe 1 rooster. Only interested in eggs to eat. Live in Jamestown,Calif. Temps range from night time winter lows in the … Continue reading →

Q:  I have a chicken (grey and black plymouth rock)  she’s loosing feathers more than usual, and especially around the neck area. Any ideas why?  I have a total of three chickens, they all seem to be in good health … Continue reading →

Considering that most people who have chickens, see them as pets, we get overly worried about them like any other pet.  Most chickens do quite well in cold weather, and depending on how cold it gets where you live might … Continue reading →

Q:  I have to bring my hen and chicks indoors for the winter. I’m a new “mother” so I’m not sure how to treat them.  I placed them near a window for as much light as possible, otherwise  I don’t … Continue reading →

Ben, i have a question, my 4 chickens the wyandotte, they are not allowing the road island red into their clan, they are pretty mean, they have taken her down and continue to do so, and the beat the heck … Continue reading →

I just read an article that blows me away.  The Oregon Legislature voted today to increase the minimum space requirements for egg laying hens.  The new law, to be phased in over the next 15 year, requires that the hens … Continue reading →