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Does anyone know what I have here. I am almost sure I have a mixed breed, but I do not know enough about chicken breeds to determine what kind he is. Thanks!

when I awoke this morning I had pipping on 2 eggs. Every so often I hear chirping from 1 of the 2 eggs, but no progress has been made. How long does it take?

I made an incubator and when I candled the eggs on day 8 I saw life. It is now day 22 and nothing has hatched. Should I consider them dead? I guess I need to try again. I am so disappointed after waiting 3 weeks

I had a thought and was wondering if there would be any drawbacks to using newspapers that have gone through a paper shredder as bedding. It would be absorbent and could compost when I am done with it. I know I threw it in with my worms when I was composting with red wigglers. Has anyone else...

I am so excited! I just got 6 new pullets yesterday and was not expecting any eggs yet as I figured they would have to get used to their new surroundings. I went out to the barn and there were a total of 4 beautiful brown eggs. The girls must be happy I have to say they are in a much nicer...

Maybe I am just being impatient, but I put my eggs in the incubator on Saturday and today thought I would candle a couple to see if anything was happening. It does not look like there is anything going on in the eggs. Should I see something by now? Is it too soon? Help me out, I am worried I...

I was impatient about starting my flock, so today I went and bought 6 girls! I was told they were ISA Babcock. They are Ready to Lay Pullets and I have some questions: 1. When can I expect to see them Laying in their new surroundings? 2. When can I let them outside? I am in Canada and it has...

I am so new to this and could really use your help. I have some laying hens coming this weekend, and now have the opportunity to purchase a pair of Buff Brahmas. Can you offer me some advice on how to integrate all my chickens. I will hopefully have some hatching in a couple weeks as well. If I...