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    Don't know what breed or gender you have? Click here!

    Hello! I hatched these chicks with a broody hen and eggs from a woman with a huge flock of various breeds. The chicks are not purebred. I'd love to know what gender they are (I have my suspicions). They are 6 weeks old. 1) this one is probably an Isbar mix 2) my friendliest bird. I'm hoping...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I have a broody hen and got some fertile eggs to put under her. Today is day 13. I candled the eggs on day 10 and they all looked fertile, though I only saw one embryo moving. I'm pretty excited. I haven't hatched eggs before! Question: My broody hen is the lowest in the pecking order. She is...
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    Hudson Valley NY *chat thread*

    Hi! I am new to chickens - we just got our first 3 hens last week. I live in Cold Spring. I"m actually looking for one more hen, preferably one that is laying already but that is on the young side, if anyone is looking to sell one. Thanks!
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    oh man. I'm fine with Faverolles, but I'm feeling a little like I've been led astray. Anyone else want to weigh in on their gender?
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    I got these 2 birds yesterday from a feed store. I was told they were 11 week old Ameraucanas, which they clearly aren't. I think (hope) they are Easter Eggers. The red one is a bit bigger than the black one and has more of a tail. I'm nervous that she might be a he. (they are huddling in the...
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