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    Blue Orpington x New Hampshire Red chicks $15

    Producing really nice temperament, great egg layers with a lot of feather Some black (black feather) & some grey down (blue/ grey) chicks. Rooster is a very chilled out friendly guy who is very good with his hens too. Located Blaxland, NSW (Australia)
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    Breed ID please

    When she first feathered out she was pretty much pure white. But she has since had some more grey come through. Would you call her feather pattern anything?
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    Breed ID please

    It will be good to see what colour eggs she lays.🤞 Soon I hope. I didn’t expect a purebred. But if an Easter egger would that mean she has some Arubans in her?
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    Breed ID please

    I have this hen who is just shy of point of lay. Shes an interesting looking chicken.. I am wondering if anyone can tell me what they think she might be? When I was sold her I was told she could be from New Hampshire, buff Orpington, frizzle or Plymouth Rock parents but this doesn’t seem right...
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    NHR Rooster crossing expectations and gender ID tricks

    I am about to have a batch of chicks hatch this coming weekend that will be bred from a New Hampshire Red Rooster With Blue Orpington (looks a little chocolate) hen Buff Splash Brahma hen Barnevelder hen I would love any photos if others have made any of these crosses.. I’m wondering what I...
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    Chicken Help please! Swollen, yellow head & closing eyes

    I didn’t think it was. I might have to look into the vaccination since I have 4 others. They aren’t showing signs but might just be a matter of time. Thanks again. Will keep you posted
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    Chicken Help please! Swollen, yellow head & closing eyes

    Thanks so much for the advice. I thought this may be the case. I am located just outside Sydney, Australia. We have had a lot of rain these past few weeks and there are certainly a lot of mosquitos around so this would make sense. It can’t be passed to humans can it. I have her isolated from the...
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    Chicken Help please! Swollen, yellow head & closing eyes

    Hi, I recently moved and have had my parents tending to our chickens. This morning I visited and was checking on the chickens with the plan of treating them for mites. We have had a lot of visiting parrots and doves to the yard lately and doing some veggie gardening on the weekend found some to...
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    Pullet declining health - not definitively fitting a diagnosis

    Also should have mentioned, she has not laid yet. If this sickness has been incubating in her system for a while this may also be a reason.
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    Pullet declining health - not definitively fitting a diagnosis

    Hi, I am experiencing a bit of a mystery illness with my little silkie (x ?) chicken who is approximately 26 weeks old and I have had for 12 weeks. During that time she hasn't really grown in size (I don't think). She has exhibited symptoms of some illness for about 3 weeks. More symptoms have...
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