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I was wondering why my chicks are taking so long to hatch. This is the second time that i'm incubating. The first time most of the eggs hatched on day 20.This time, only 4 hatched and 1 pipped out of 14 eggs on today,which is day 20. How long do I leave the incubator closed? Is this normal...

Hi, This is my first time incubating. I have 15 eggs in a little giant forced air incubator. On day 19 yesterday I had two hatch out and today day 20 five hatched out so far. My question is, when do I take the hatchlings out and put them in the brooder? Will it effect the incubation process of...

I have a mottled cochin bantam that has turned all black. It is about 9 weeks old. my question is, will it get it's white spots back when it gets older?

They are about six weeks old.

I have four bantam cochin chicks. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the color and gender of them. I think the frizzle is a black pullet, the blue looks like a pullet to me and the other two look like a black and a mottled cockerel. I would appreciate any input at all.

I am looking to purchase a flock of various bantam cochins. I want about eight hens and one rooster. If anyone can help let me know,I live in the New Orleans area. [email protected]

Does anyone on here sell and ship bantam cochins? J.

I just ordered 25 bantam cochin chicks from Cackle Hatcheries, has anyone ordered from them before? I currently have 8 standard birds in my coop now, my question is, how many of the 25 bantams that I ordered will I be able to keep? Is this a freindly more docile bird than other breeds? The...

Yes, It's legal to keep a rooster, I just don't want to offend my neighbors.

Hi, I have about 8 hens right now in my backyard coop. I live in the suburbs and would like to get a rooster, my dilema is, I wish to be considerate of my neighbors. any advice on managing this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the info!

Has anyone ever ordered from Hodges Hatchery? I am interested in their lavender Orpington.