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Hey folks, on Sunday I hatched some blacktail and vorwerk eggs. The blacktails (Rhode Island and Sussex cross) are auto sex birds but I am unsure which gender has the darker feathers and which has the light. Can someone help me out?

Hey folks, trying to choose my next breed of chicks to hatch but I'm slightly indecisive. Someone suggested to breed dual purpose birds so that others will take/buy my unwanted roosters for meat (which I think is a very good point). I was wondering if anyone has a preference in dual birds or...

Hey folks, with a dozen eggs currently incubating, and due relatively soon, I am starting to think about my next batch of hatching eggs. I am curious as to whether there are any particular breeds that generally produce more pullets than cockerels or if it is simply up to chance? Of course...

Hey folks, I am looking to hatch my second batch of chicks and am curious as to whether it is better to do it via an incubator or broody hen? I have two very broody light brown leghorns who would be up to the task as they lay on all of the other non fertilised eggs. Does one way have more...

Hey folks, I have 5 five week old birds that I need help sexing. I am still unsure of the breed but believe it to be an australorp mix (you'll see in the photos). The help would be much appreciated, thank you! Chick 1 Chick 2 Chick 3 Chick 4 Chick 5

Hey folks, my local supplier has some vorwerk and blacktail (Sussex x Rhode Island reds) hatching eggs for sale but I am unsure which breed to go for. I'll be hatching the eggs myself and would love to hear your opinions on the birds. I also have the option of going further a field for eggs so...

Hey folks, after hatching my first batch of eggs I am certain that I will be doing it again soon. I was curious as to whether anyone had any particular suggestions as to which breed to hatch? The new birds will be joining a flock comprised of Isas, bluebells, white sussex, leghorns, polish and...

Hey folks, we hatched chicks around 5 weeks ago but still have no idea which breed they are. We were given the eggs by a friend who has various breeds but is also unsure. Does anyone know? (The first image is at a few days old where as the others are 5 weeks)