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I have a couple of questions for y'all. So today I bought some quail eggs because my broody hen was sitting on nothing. Will the quail be ok for her to raise or are they too "fraigle"? I will add that she's a pretty small Serama. I don't know if this matters but I got a couple of different types...

Anyone have any pens that they let broodys raise their chicks in? Id love see some pictures!

I am thinking about getting a Tom, what are Turkeys good for? do they keep hawks and snakes away?

Where's a good place to buy one? Anyone have any places where they get theirs? I have looked and looked. What experiences have you had? Where did you get yours from? I would also like to see some pictures! Thank you! I have a silkie hen that I would to take places.

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I will be showing chickens for the first time! I do show sheep and goats. I am used to everything that comes with showing sheep and goats, but not chickens. What can I expect? What supplies do I need to bring with me? Give me any tips you have, I greatly appreciate it! Also f o the bring...

I will am looking for all different answers! Good and bad experiences with brands of feed. What food did you see the best results with? What feeds did you have a terrible experience with? I am raising silkies, if that helps!

Ok, I need help on how the breeding pens should be set up! I will be breeding Silkies and Mille Fleur D'Uccles. I am wanting 3 breeding pens and a nursery. The nursery for the baby chicks is almost ready and has a 10x10 run! If you post pictures of what you have, that would be great! Questions I...

Ok, I am working on 3 breeding pens. I have a few questions on breed choices,hatcheries, needs, and ideas for run. They wont be free ranging.I am going to need bantam breeds that are very friendly. My RIR rooster attacks everyone. That's not ok. I am in Texas. Need cold and heat hardy breeds...

I just opened the incubator to put more water in and i heard a really loud chirp! I had no idea it was even pipped! Im scared I might have shrink wraped it when i opened it. My humidity is between 60% and 70%. Thank you in advance!

Ok, I have had two broody chickens. Broody number 1 left nest to eat and dogs took the 2 week old eggs. Broody number 2 who is currently sitting, left to stretch, eat, etc, rooster ate the eggs. So I gave her the ones from the incubator (timed with broody, well not really timed more of a...

Pros and cons of ordering eggs from the internet? I have heard that the x-ray kills the chick. Tell me your experiences! Best place to order if I decide?

I have eggs that I put in on 7/18, then I put new ones in almost every day. I use the same incubator. This is my first time, so I am not sure. I cant afford another incubator. Any suggestions? I have a still air Little Giant.

I noticed my dominate rooster does a weird "dance" round me and the hens. When ever I walk up to him or the hens he drops his outside wing walks sideways to me. He will some times do this to the hens but mostly me. I guess its a dominance thing? When I turn my back he will follow me but once I...

I bought my chicks at the end of February from TSC. The other day we were cleaning around the house and found a chicken egg (small like their first egg) in my nephews play house, I have all Brown Egg layers except for my Leghorn(had to be hers). I didn't think they were old enough to lay. I...

I have 2 roosters both Production Reds, I have a person who will take one once his coop is finished. They are a little over 10 weeks old. What are some "tests" I can do to pick out the right one?

I think it is a male...

This thread is for you to show off your Border Collies! Ruger is my Red Merle Border Collie, he is 2 years old!

You can post any pronunciations here that has to do with poultry or supplies! Hope this helps some people!

I got some baby chicks from a local breeder. After seeing the conditions and the smell, I am very concerned. Ok so here we go, I bought 4 chicks. 3 silkies and 1 D' Uccle. On our way home, within five minutes, I opened the take home box and it really stunk. One chick has normal poo, but it is...