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    July 4th Babies

    She is very pretty, thanks! None of the eggs are Bellatrix’s, and our rooster is a Cochin but he is not barred, so yes, you’re right. He has produced a barred male chick before who is now off living a good life in another flock.
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    July 4th Babies

    Have been listening all day and have not had anything yet. I do swear I heard a little movement under Bellatrix but no peeping yet. I hope some of the eggs have started popping but Bellatrix is very overprotective and will not let me lift up her wing to look. Hoping to have something tomorrow!
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    July 4th Babies

    Belle is patiently waiting for her chicks, I on the other hand am not so patient! Currently the morning of July 4th and we are all very hopeful. Have not had anything yet.
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    July 4th Babies

    One day until the baby chicks are due to hatch! Let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best!
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    July 4th Babies

    Mama enjoying her hour outside of free time! Well, I think she’s enjoying it, I kind of had to drag her off the eggs and make her have some time for herself. Don’t worry, it’s June here and the weather is warm so the eggs will not get cold, plus Belle is only off them for an hour.
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    New mommy to baby chicks

    They should be getting chick starter, not sure if that's what you meant or not. Also make sure you check the temperature like others said above, that tiny plastic container is very likely to overheat. Chicks can't be too cold or too hot!
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    July 4th Babies

    Thanks! Hoping we will get at least 2 and they will all be pullets.
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    July 4th Babies

    Hey everyone! This thread is going to be all about our baby chicks that are due to hatch on July 4th! I don’t know if I posted this in the right place so if I didn’t please tell me. The eggs were taken by our broody hen on Thursday, June 13, and they are due to hatch on Thursday, July 4th. Below...
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    Comment by 'Audrey Watson' in article 'Making the Tough Calls - Difficult but Essential'

    Wow this article actually made me really sad, why did I read this? I hope I never have to give up my 16(and more on the way!) little babies.
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    Chicken with swollen bottom

    Yes he was. I was not there when he did the examination. We will have to see if the swelling goes down within the time frame he suggested, if not we will have to rethink this. Thanks!
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    Chicken with swollen bottom

    Update: we had a vet come out to look at our chicken and it turns out she just had an injury to her bottom that had swollen a lot! The swelling will go done within a couple of weeks. We are so thankful that it wasn’t anything more serious. Thank you all so much for your input and responses!
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    Chicken with swollen bottom

    Yes we had one come out, look below for all the info!
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    Chicken walks around fluffed up.

    The fluffing and clucking sound like typical signs of a broody hen. If she is still laying eggs than she may be in the process of going broody, or she may go back to normal in a few days. Best to just wait it out and see! If I were you, I’d be excited- broody hens mean an excuse to get more...
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    Rooster Issue

    The good ones are so rare. I am so lucky to have a wonderful Cochin roo who is the sweetest thing. Loves the girls, keeps them safe and is not aggressive at all(he’s actually such a scaredy-cat). He is very shy but once he gets used to you he is such a lovebug. His name is Nugget but we would...
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    Rooster Issue

    Awwww come on now.
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