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    Will a hen sit on and then hatch a fertilized egg that isn't hers?

    I would like to know answers to that as well. I crossed BR, RIR, BA hens with BCM rooster and BO and SLW hens with Amerucana rooster. Kinda wondering what this mixes are considered also.
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    what breed makes the best broody hen?

    I have a BR that just came off the nest. SHE was on for 5 weeks and hatched 12 chicks, but only 6 survived. It was our first experience with a hatch. 2 of the chicks died from literally being pinned under other eggs in the clutch, one appeared to have been under develop, and the other 3 died...
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    black watermelon seeds for chickens?

    Does anyone know if too much melon is a bad thing? Last year I fed my chickens an abundance of watermelon and cantaloupe from my garden. Maybe should have cut back for special treats only. One of my hens developed sour craw (crop), I think. She may have consumed more than she could process...
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    Help. Chicken with huge swollen red butt

    Has anymore discussion been made on this condition since 2010? I too have a Ameraucana hen, 3 yrs, that has these symptoms. I'm hesitant about removing the fluid at this time because I have read other discussion on other links outside of this site that caution that removal of too much fluid at...
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    Comment by 'hcsarg' in article 'Olive Eggers Cross Breed Of Copper Black Marans Rooster And Ee Hen'

    Not knowing how old this thread is, do you still sell these eggs?
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    Finding replys to your post quickly

    Is there a way to direct yourself to the reply to your posts if you can't find the topics that you replied on? Like on your My Page.
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    Missing feathers on back and near tail - area is very raw.

    I have a similar problem in my flock, but it is strictly an over mating problem. Will the Blue Kote deter the Rooster from approaching her? She has been bare backed for close to 2 months now. Is it possible that by now she could be scarred to the point that her feathers will not come back in? I...
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    Few pics of my birds

    D'Uccles look small. Are they young or bantams? What size would you say the eggs are, and the color?
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    I did it! (barred rock 'after' pic included)

    what weight should i expect in that time?
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    I did it! (barred rock 'after' pic included)

    Nice read. Thinking of getting 10-15 birds to raise out for meat myself. What are the preferred breed for meat and what is the best feed to get weight on? I would like to dress them in 6 months starting with chicks.
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    Is she a he?

    Quote: Yea. Looks like a boy.
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    BIG BUTT Hen normal? PIC!!!!!

    Nellie's got a big ol' butt, oh yeah!
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