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Is it possible to breed 1:1 quail?

Can you put a 5 month old Polish hen in with a group of 2 month old Silkies, or is that asking for problems? I've noticed chickens are very docile when they are being picked on, but then become the bully when they have the opportunity... Are Polish the same in general?

If you cross a Ameraucana rooster with a Polish hen, will the offspring be a bantam with a crest?

I bought some chicken eggs off of Ebay, and received some extra... I ordered 2 blue eggs, but received 3. The unmarked 3rd, was about the same color as the other 2, but a little bigger. I incubated them... One died within the first week, one hatched, and today - day 24, I candled the larger...

Does anyone have any information on restrictions, links, guidelines, tips, etc., for bringing hatching eggs from Europe to the United States?

I have read in a few articles that Bielefelders are not known to go broody, but "are fantastic mothers once chicks hatch". I thought the hen had to go broody to keep the chicks warm, and that they would often kill the baby chicks if they were not broody... Any thoughts?

I have researched so much and want the healthiest feed for my flock... Some say feed this, and some say don't feed that... Feed is getting expensive, and I would hate to stock up on premium feed, just to find out what is in it is not good for them or their eggs for me... I have read that...

The last 2 photos are from when it was 6 weeks old, but are clearer...

I have 22 "backyard" chicks, that are 21 days old... Definitely a chick math issue! A few of them have sticky poop that is the consistency of molasses. It's been that way for about 2 weeks. I feed them "Modesto Milling Organic, No Corn, No Soy Chick Starter & Grower Crumbles Poultry Feed"...

Bigger than the other chicks, with unusual markings... Lavender Easter Egger? Was one of the extras in a brood order.

Hey Everyone! I'm a new chicken farmer, and just got my first brood today! I got 3 each of 9 breeds. I'm trying to figure out this breed... It's black and yellow, and has a bright red neck and chest. I ordered Black Australorps, but haven't seen any photos of Australorps with the bright red...