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    Leghorn looks like rooster?

    It's funny... I never really thought about it, or had a problem with the spurs and comb until my friends began to question me. They wanted to make sure I wasn't confused, and that "She" wasn't a "He"... like I wouldn't know because she was LAYING EGGS! LOL! Thank you for the answers.
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    Leghorn looks like rooster?

    Hi all, I have a leghorn hen about 2 years old and she has spurs like a rooster! Her comb is large like a rooster...but she does lay eggs! Is this normal for this breed? Just curious about this. Very entertaining.
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    Welcome to the world!

    To Miss Fluffy Puffy, Just curious... how did you know this was a Silkie mix? We have three roosters on the property, and I am hoping the father is my while Silkie, and the mother is my Buff Silkie. Unfortunately, it could be a Silkie Mama, and a Brahma Papa. I just don't know... LOL! Either...
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    Welcome to the world!

    This little chick had a long hatch, but is doing quite well. It arrived at 2:45 this morning. What a cutie!
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    Twisted beak

    Thank you! I trimmed her this morning. She seems to be doing great! Thank you all for the input!
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    Twisted beak

    I considered trimming her beak to make it easier for her to eat. Any suggestions on how to do it? I certainly don't want to cause her more discomfort. My girls are definitely important to me, and I consider them pets. Input is definitely appreciated. Thanks!
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    Twisted beak

    Thank you. I had considered making her some kind of moist mash. She seems to be able to pick up scratch if I put it on top of the shavings in the coop. I think I will make her some special treats with some oatmeal and strawberries... just to give her some extra nourishment.
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    Twisted beak

    I have a hen with a very twisted beak. So far, she is thriving (she's six months old), but I wonder if the deformity will make it difficult for her to eat in the future. I will try to attach a photo so I can get some opinions on what to do for her. Thank you for your help!
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    I Think She's Been Scalped!

    I just put a little more Blue Kote on her this morning to assure that there is no blood showing. She is feisty, and mingling right back with the flock. I am still amazed at how well shes doing! This is such a wonderful site, with such helpful members. Thank you!
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    I Think She's Been Scalped!

    WOW! These birds are amazing! She is doing great. Actually, I can't seem to keep her from the other chicks, so I have allowed her back into her coop. I had her separated, but she kept pushing through to get to the other chicks. Even my son was amazed with how good she looks! Thank you for...
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    2 too aggressive roos

    Unfortunately, these two are the only ones left from my hatch this summer. I lost 2 to a raccoon, and lost two of my adult ladies to an unknown predator. I was hoping I wouldn't have to take extreme measures with them, but seeing that there are only three adult hens, I think I need to get rid...
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    Eggless in New York

    Thank you. I guess it's not uncommon to have them slow down or take a break in the winter. I did put a light on a timer so they get more daylight. I am averaging about 1 egg a day. Not too bad for only having three adult hens left.
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    I Think She's Been Scalped!

    Thank you for the suggestions and comfort. I will keep you posted!
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    I Think She's Been Scalped!

    I have chicks that are almost 3 months old. I have been trying to integrate them into the coop with my older birds. I put up a baby gate around them so that they could see each other, but not hurt each other. The past week or so, I have been letting the little ones out during the day. The...
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    Help! I Think She's Been Scalped!

    I have chicks that are almost 3 months old. I have been trying to integrate them into the coop with my older birds. I put up a baby gate around them so that they could see each other, but not hurt each other. The past week or so, I have been letting the little ones out during the day. The...
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