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    Integrating younger chicks into the flock

    I have 4 brahmas (1 roo, 3 pullets about 17-18 weeks old) and 6 chicks (4 SLW and 2 barred rocks) about 9 weeks old. The chicks are in a dog kennel in the coop with the bigger kids. I let the littles have free range of the coop when the big kids are in the yard. I also have an area for them...
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    My Silver Laced Wyandotte has 'wing spurs'

    I recently discovered my SLW has a spur on each wing. I am aware that emus, quail, ducks, peafowl, and other birds have wing spurs; I have read that spurs are common in broiler chickens and that some breeds do not have spurs at all while other breeds may or may not have them. Are these able to...
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    Need help identifying the gender of SLWs

    I bought 4 'female' silver laced wyandottes on 11/8/21. I assume they were 3-5 days old (they came from Rural King). They're about 8 weeks old now; I'm not sure if they are female or male. Are there any traits that indicate gender at this age? Pictures: 1&2 Pickles 3&4 Jelly Bean 5&6 Freckles...
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    Need help identifying the gender of SLWs

    I bought 4 'female' silver laced wyandottes on 11/8/21. I assume they were 3-5 days old (they came from Rural King). They're about 8 weeks old now; I'm not sure if they are female or male. Are there any traits that indicate gender at this age? Pictures: 1&2 Pickles 3 Jelly Bean 4 Freckles 5...
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    What breed are these chicks?

    I bought these chicks from Rural King on 11/8/21; they were in with the buff orpingtons. One is grey, the other is black. The associate said they're jersey giants, but I don't think they are. Other people said barred rocks, but they never had the white spot on their heads. The grey chick...
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