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    Landrace/adaptive breeding discussion

    No that’s a black copper maran. The only cockerel I have right now is nekkid.
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    Landrace/adaptive breeding discussion

    Just had to post this here cause it was funny I caught the action. Cockerel is probably a little smaller than either of the hens but doesn’t seem to care
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    Hello, i just joined the community

    Welcome Jay! You’ve already discovered one of our favorite topics to talk about—prefab coops 😆 I don’t see your location listed but I would like to add that climate plays a big part in what kind of coop is best suited for you and whatever breeds you decide to get. It’s great that you’re doing...
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    Landrace/adaptive breeding discussion

    There is. I had to zoom in to see it but there is a plenty big apron.
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    Confirming opinions on pullets

    What breed are they? By that age you would have male-specific feathering (which I know is hard with lavender and shredding) but I would also expect more obvious comb action by that age if you had a cockerel.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Not planning on keeping them in the same enclosure at all. The new one will be 100% free range and I need a back up because I think transitioning to a rooster they know if I lose one will be easier than bringing in a strange one again. Once they start brooding and raising their own this won’t be...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    I need rooster integrating advice…again. I posted on another thread so forgive me for the overlap. I lost my good boy rooster a couple weeks ago and picked up a lovely little cockerel who is doing a great job. I have almost 20 hens now and want a back up rooster so I am going to get one from the...
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    Roo new to hens

    :gig Love it!
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    Roo new to hens

    At that age without an older rooster or hens that will teach him manners (which is a big ask at his age) you might have to separate him until he’s older and mellowed out. You might get different opinions. I have a cockerel roughly the same age who is a complete gent but he was raised in a...
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    Ameraucana and silkie beards being plucked bald

    My last rooster had lots of little spots where the hens “groomed” him a little excessively. I wouldn’t worry about that. Bearded chickens might have issues being picked by other chickens just because they’re different. If everyone seems happy then I wouldn’t stress over it but maybe add a...
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    The Moonshiner's Leghorns

    My cockerel is finally feeling bold enough to crow every morning but he is otherwise pretty mellow about it. Which is a good thing because he sounds pretty creaky still, bless his heart 😆
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    Are these two muscovy ducks on the bank dying of botulism? (warning: upsetting imagery)

    I wonder why Muscovy are so hated. I’m not a duck person but I love an ugly bird (Naked Necks anyone?) so I really hope it’s not just their appearance that causes them to be targeted. I also wonder why they are more susceptible to bird flu than other ducks.
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    Are these two muscovy ducks on the bank dying of botulism? (warning: upsetting imagery)

    Food for thought: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/update-to-sudden-death-of-my-flock.1681601/
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    Update to Sudden Death of My Flock

    I don’t think anyone was implying otherwise. I think that was a response to my comment about ducks being carriers. I don’t know anything about ducks but I am very surprised at the wildlife commission’s response to your original call. I’ve heard horror stories about them euthanizing entire flocks...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @IowaCHKN an insulated coop might be a happy medium. There are obviously lots of opinions on this but when it comes to chicken-keeping there is no one-size fits all to the majority of issues that pop up. You have to do what works for you and that might be a process of trial and error. I let my...
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