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    Silkie thread!

    The partridge silkie's crest is much fuller than the other's crest. Can you tell pullet or cockerel? And what's up with the partridge's comb?
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    Arizona Chickens

    I definitely give them a try! They are great birds! Thank you :)
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    Arizona Chickens

    That's good to hear! I'll do my best to keep them cooled off. We won't have many shade trees so I (my husband) will have to build a coop with a large covered run. I will try to run misters out there, frozen 2 liters, kiddie pool, anything to try to keep them cooled off. I'll just have to try my...
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    Arizona Chickens

    That's a bummer about Bielefelders. Such a beautiful breed! I will have to try the NN. Very cool looking birds. Thank you :)
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    Arizona Chickens

    Darn, I have Orpingtons and I love them! But that makes sense because they are so fluffy. I am new to chickens as well. My obsession started last fall after my daughter joined 4H poultry. I have heard good things about Australorps and plan on getting some at some point, so that is good news...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Hi all, I am planning on moving to Lake Havasu City within a year or two. In your experience are there any chicken breeds that don't do well in the extreme heat? Thank you!
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    Silkie thread!

    Yes he has been out in the sun more lately. I added an extension to his run a few days ago and it does not have roofing so maybe that's it! Thank you
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    Silkie thread!

    My 5 month old black silkie cockerel is changing colors! He has been sold black until this point. Is he partridge?
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