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    Introducing chicks to flock

    You may be worried about the wrong things. It is extremely unlikely the two mothers will attack the other's chicks. They don't do that. Their main concern is protecting their own chicks from all comers. The best time to introduce chicks to the flock is as soon as they can walk. The longer you...
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    Adding To My Flock

    OK then, have you ever done so adding a single bird? Choose your method and good luck/
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    Adding To My Flock

    A bird's age in no protection from bullying and being driven from the flock as an outsider.
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    Adding To My Flock

    This is old info but still worth a look. Also look up the polish bantam club for members in your area. https://www.thefeatherbrain.com/blog/polish-bantam-chicken-hatcheries Never add a single bird to an existing flock. It will be ostracized. As much as possible, you should add like numbers and...
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    Day 22 Hatch Help Needed – High Humidity, Bad Smell, 2 Pipped Eggs Still Not Progressing

    Definitely get the stinker out. There is little in this world worse than an exploder when trying to hatch.
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    Day 24 - one chick has been pipped since last night without zipping. Can I safety hole unhatched eggs?

    Agree with @Debbie292d. Your incubator is running at least 1 F low and likely significantly more. You are fortunate to have as many out as you do. The one pipped is likely too tired to complete the process. Whether to assist is a personal choice. If I know my temperature is correct, I rarely...
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    Fun thing I've noticed, all hens responding to chick distress calls

    Unless it is a hen or bird that has brooded the chicks, the others will take time accepting chicks into the fllock. Once accepted as flock mates, it is rare for a bird to become ostracized, but t happens. The pecking usually happens just to let them know who's boss. At least till they grow up...
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    Fun thing I've noticed, all hens responding to chick distress calls

    Flock animals will normally all respond when any flock member is in distress.
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    Heated base for waterer: your thoughts on this product?

    I think it is a good choice. I wouldn't worry about off gassing. The powder coat is baked on and cured at over 300F and probably for at least a half hour, maybe several hours. The temperature it will operate at is much lower.
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    COOP HEATERS

    I have to agree with the two previous posters. I'm 95% sure your problem is a lack of ventilation and a buildup of humidity. It happens fast. The moment you close the coop door. I recommend a hygrometer, preferably one that tracks or records data. I once had doubts about ventilation in one of...
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    Romantic Music

    One of my buddies in california says the exact same thing. Maybe it is the rhythm of roots reggae, but I could listen for hours.
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    Is this enough ventilation?

    Without understanding your explanation completely, I can say two things. If in doubt, you likely don't have enough ventilation. And secondly, if you are building your roof around a tree and it isn't completely enclosed, you likely will have a predator problem. Chickens have tiny respiratory...
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    Dominant vs Recessive White

    I'm not a genetics expert and I don't know how this pertains to your situation. But years ago, I had an ongoing issue with white feathers showing up on black hens after their first molt. Not roosters but only hens. I had a discussion with a poultry genetic expert residing in Europe. She...
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    SOS! Cannibalism

    The singular article - THE, implies it was one bird. That is not the case.
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    Welcome to my pond - Swim, wade, or sit on the bank

    Let us know when you find out.
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