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    Vet (Maryland) DC, VA - sick / euthanize / Necropsy

    Hello All, Do you have a vet for sick chickens? Do they euthanize? If you get a necropsy, does this get reported to the state? Does the Maryland Department of Agriculture investigate or send someone to come and look or test your flock? Thank you,
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    Large Fowl Partridge Cochin - breeders (not big hatcheries)

    Hello All, I am curious if there are breeders who show / exhibit large fowl Partridge Cochins located on the Eastern Part of the U.S? I found a great one on the west coast but that is too far. Looking for breeders not the large hatcheries. Photo for attention. Thank you
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    Standard Mille Fleur?

    Is anyone raising Standard size Mille Fleur Cochins? Thank you
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    White Pullet 1 Month Old - Like to Identify the Breed

    This cute little white pullet was sent to me as a day old chick as a Jubilee Orpington. When her wings did not change colors I realized she must be another breed. Would love your help identifying her. She was born April 15th (a month old). These are from different angles, different light...
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    2 chicks with skin irritation

    Any clue what this is on two of my chicks. The chick arrived on Wednesday ( I did not see it until yesterday) and then I noticed on the other chick I already had on Thursday. Thank you,
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    1 week old chick with patch / skin skin irritation

    This chick was born on May 6th and shipped. She arrived on Wednesday. I just noticed this little spot on her that appears like a skin irritation. Any thoughts or ideas what this could be? I am new to chicks. Thank you,
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    Day Old Chick Does Not Eat or Drink and Just Cries

    I received my first chicks two weeks ago. 13 of the 14 are doing great. The one White Crested Blue Polish did not drink or eat but simply cried. I tried to give her cooked yolk but she was interested. The hatchery mailed/shipped a replacement chick. I paid for the other two for the minimum 3...
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    Combining Baby Chicks of Different Ages

    Hello All, I received 14 baby chicks last week. One of them died. The hatchery is sending a replacement plus 2 more for the minimum required and heat purposes They will be two weeks younger than the 13 I already have. How long before I can combine them? I may have an opportunity to add one...
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    Handling Tips and Getting Chicks Comfortable

    Hello All, I am brand new chick owner. They are adorable. I am curious how often do you pick them up. How long do you hold them in order to get them used to human contact. They are less than a week old. I do not want to stress them but I also want them to get more used to me. When I change...
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    Brakel Silver - U.S. chicks or eggs?

    Curious if there are any US breeders of silver Brakels? Thank you,
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    Will Orpingtons and Polish get along in the same flock?

    I am new to chickens. I read about varying sizes of chickens as well as crested breeds and non-crested breeds can be a problem (not crested pecking at the crest of the Polish). I was not certain if this was relating to when you adding to an established flock with adult hens or is it different...
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    mille fleur cochin Standard size

    Hello All, Is anyone raising Standard size mille fleur cochins? Thank you
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    Bantam Mille Fleur CHOCHIN

    Hello All, Curious how similar the temperament for bantam chochin are to standard size COCHINs? and in particular the Mille Fleur chochin cochin variety? Are mille fleur d'uccle used in creating these or have they just replicated the feather pattern for the cochin variety? Do they go broody...
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    Cream Brabanters chicken breed

    Curious if anyone is breeding these? Some describe this Dutch breed as gentle and docile others say shy / flighty. Any additional comments? Can they be handled? Do you know what size the hens are / what they weigh? Do they go broody? It appears they do well is heat and cold. Are they...
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