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    Speckled sussex hen, rooster, or something else entirety!

    This gives me a little hope on my SS that is 8 weeks today. Has had a comb for quite a while - much sooner than any of my other breeds. She also grew the fastest. Went from my smallest chick to my biggest in a week. And has kept the title of heavy-weight so far. No other SS to compare to. Comb...
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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Hi! I haven't been posting much, but I'm still around! Thanks for reaching out! I am working on raising another batch of chicks. From 6-8 weeks old right now. Outside, but separated from my older flock. New babies are Buff Orp, Lav Orp, Speckled Sussex, Houdan, Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Blue...
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    Common Household Items or Practices That Can Kill Chicks? Is my setup safe? Suddenly afraid to cook / use air freshener anywhere in the house!

    If you have an air fryer, those are often also non-stick/teflon
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    Newest batch of chicks arrived this morning!

    I ordered 3 new babies from MyPetChicken, and they shipped from Meyer. All three were alive when I opened the box, and all three looked quite healthy. They took to the waterer easily. And to the brooder plate. My last batch avoided the plate completely. They are much smaller than the chicks I...
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    I spent a huge chunk of my day outside in my backyard because it was finally nice out! I am showing this picture in particular, because you can see the Chicken Yard that I am working on. It is the lattice structure in the back right corner. The Yard holds the TSC modified coop and a wire...
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    10 year old "retired" hen laying again after 3 years

    Aw this is so great! You must be an eggcellent chicken keeper or have magical powers!
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    9 week old polish

    That is an odd one. Nice round poof, but wattles? I say pullet, but you might just have to wait for that egg or crow.
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    Early March I finally got my hands on some Silkies! These are what I originally wanted from the get go. My feed store finally got them in, after a delay due to storms. Hatched 3/1/22. Just about a week younger than my Polish. I got 3. Hoping for a splash or blue, a buff, and a partridge. From...
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    Early March 2022 I started working on the coop. It is still very cold in my part of the world. Usually dipping below freezing often until early May. That being the case, I wanted something that would be quick. I also don't have a lot of building tools, so I decided to get a pre-fab coop from...
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    I got some picture envy from Instagram. Did a little photo shoot with my 3 day olds. Bellamy > Marlowe > Lorelai (later changed to Moira) Although they were all unnamed at this point! Their personalities are coming out. Bellamy is a scaredy-cat. Marlowe is inquisitive and likes to be held...
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    Thanks! I have a lot of pictures. Some better ones, but I was worried on day 1 that they were cold. Thanks for stopping by!
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    The Homestead Bungalow

    Hi, this is going to be my spot where I post all the things relating to my chickens, homesteading, gardening. Follow along if you want. Starting off with my chicks as babies, as this is Backyard Chickens after all! My first batch of chicks was 3 Polish that I purchased at a local feed store on...
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    Silver Laced Polish - 11 Weeks - I am scared - Made a weird sound once

    It's a boy. The crest feathers are pointy. The angle is a little weird, but I think I can see his saddle feathers in one pictures.
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    Polish, silkie and BLR wyandotte sexing help

    I don't have any experience with the Wyandottes, but I can give an opinion on the Polish and Silkies> 1. Possibly a roo. I don't see any streamer feathers, but it may be early. The crest is swept back, which makes me think roo. The thing that most looks rooey is there seems to be some comb...
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    Need bigger brooder

    I use a 2-3 man tent. It's a little large for my 6 chicks, but otherwise was great!
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