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There is a pecking order in every flock. The younger chicks will be picked on by the older ones for a while. They may even keep them away from the food. You can give the chicks a place to eat and hide by putting a piece of plywood on some bricks. Once they're grown, they'll have their chance to even the score.
What else can I help you with?
Is there different breeds of chickens?
Yes, there's lots of different breeds.
What are the different breeds of chickens?
HEAPS! Go on Wikipedia to find out.
How many chicken breeds are there in existence?
there are many different types of chicken which vary from show breeds to just layers
What are the friendly?
Many breeds of chickens are quiet and friendly and along with that come the roosters of those breeds who are equally as docile. Breeds like Cochin, Australorp and Jersey Giant are a few breed you can investigate.
How many chickens are there?
It's impossible to make an accurate count of how many chickens there are in the world. There are hundreds of different breeds of chickens and many millions of chickens living in the world at any one time.
Will chickens want to lay on their eggs after a human touched it?
I have six pet chickens of all different breeds. My chickens will still lay on their eggs after I touch them. They don't seem to care at all.
How many species of chickens are there?
At least a 100. There is a book (I forgot what it was called) that has all the different breeds.
What chickens are are able to be with Rhode Island red chickens?
Any breed can get along with Rhode Island Reds. But you can only intruduce this other breed and more chickens when they are little. If you don't do that, there will be severe fighting with the chickens.
How much does average chicken weight?
There are hundreds of breeds of chickens, and they come in many different sizes and body types. The smaller breeds may average as little as 3 pounds apiece, while the very large breeds of chickens may weigh in around 10 to 12 pounds each.
Are there different breeds of jaguars?
"Breeds" is a term used to describe domestic animals such as cows and chickens, not wild animals. There is a single species of jaguar - Panthera onca.
What do you get when different breeds of chickens mate and we hatch the eggs what kind of chicken is that?
What you get is a cross breed. This is not always a bad thing. Breeds are born this way but with a lot more work than chance cross breeding. You can get some interesting combination when you do this on a home farm. I have a cross between an Araucana and a Cochin that produces "Gold" colored eggs.
How many different breads are there for chickens?
There are various types of bread suitable for chickens, but the most common ones include wheat bread, grain bread, cornbread, and millet bread. It is important to feed chickens bread in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
