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    Still need heat?

    Just wondering if these chicks still need heat? They are fully feathered and unfortunately, their heat globe blew today, just wondering if I need to rush to get one or if are they old enough now. Just over a month old. Or should I get a new globe and wean them off the heat? Thanks!
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    Stunted chick?

    Do you know if theres anything that might help? I've kept the heat light quite close for it despite being too low for the others.
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    Stunted chick?

    Hi, I have 5 chicks which are all roughly a month old at this stage (give or take a week). One of the chicks is visible smaller and not growing very fast at all. Now noted it is a bantam wyandotte, but not have any feathers like the others is a bit odd when they are all the same age. It does...
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    Cockerels mating with young hens

    Thanks everyone for the replies, I’ve rang the breeder and because they are apparently show standard, they are happy to take them back. Sad to see them go but at least it’ll be a happy flock now!
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    Cockerels mating with young hens

    Hi all, I have a mixed breed flock of 2 cockerels (Orpington & Polish Frizzle) and 4 hens (silkies, plymouth & Pekin) all coming up to 5 months. My issue is the cockerels are starting to attempt mating with the hens and it looks/sounds terrible (chasing them down, pulling at feathers &...
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    3.5 months old buff oprington, m or f?

    Thanks everyone for quick responses! Looks like I’ve got another Cockerel :th
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    3.5 months old buff oprington, m or f?

    Hi guys, I posted before when this bird was a lot younger and had mix opinions on if it was male or female. Hoping now that it’s older it might be easier. My other male (polish) the same age has started to crow. This one stil is quite aggressive to people and the dog despite being hand raised...
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    Genders -8 weeks

    Thankyou for all the responses! I’ll keep you updated as they grow. Not worried if two males, just hoping everyone gets along.
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    Genders -8 weeks

    Thanks guys! Good to know. Now to change the Polish chickens name from Janet to something more male....
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    Genders -8 weeks

    Hi all, I’ve been raising these 4 little guys and was after some help on what gender they are. I’ve tried looking online and not 100% sure! Buff Orpington, thinking male? Dominate one of the flock Running up to the dog at times Silkie, female? Plymouth, female? Polish, not...
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