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One of my four lavenders has the shredded tail. I think she's the prettiest of the bunch. I actually prefer the fluffy tail. It makes her look like she's wearing petticoats. However, I have seen this referenced as "bad feathers." Is the so called "shredder gene" really such a bad thing?? Is it...

Hi! I have 2 GLW's that are 11 weeks old. We are not allowed to have a rooster where we live. The poultry exchange is tomorrow, so I need to know ASAP if one or both of our babies are cockerels. Thanks for your help!! Chick 1: Chick 2:

Thank you so much!! I tried to find niacin at rural king, but no one knew what I was talking about! I have let them visit a couple more times, and they finally settle down when left together. When I seperate them, they cry.. I think they miss eachother, but maybe that's just me giving them...

Hi! I did a quick google search.. He/she looks like a Crested Cayuga. Hope that helps!

OK, here's my story..! We have 4 chicks that are almost 4 weeks old. They stay in the coop with a heat lamp during the day, and we put them in the brooder at night. Thanks to lots of research on BYC, our chicks are happy and healthy. But..! I took my kiddos to feed the ducks yesterday. A...