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    Sex link lump (non emergency)

    It’s directly below her crop, feels almost like it thoug! A tad bit squishy-er? I will definitely try to get a picture but no guarantee on quality lol!
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    Sex link lump (non emergency)

    I will preface this by saying- there are no avian vets available in our area. My sex link Pullet (13ish weeks) has some sort of lump forming on her upper right breast. The lump is soft, squishy, and the size of a very small cherry tomato. She’s eating, roaming, growing, and overall healthy. It...
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    Hawk

    Tips & tricks on dealing with hawks? my flock is totally free range in the yard all day. The run is kept open & half of the run is covered (Ref picture). Spotted a hawk watching my flock from a nearby tree. My Roo spotted him just after i did, puffed up at him, & the hawk flew away. i put all...
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    Age? When will combs etc devolop?

    😅😅 i feel like the mother of some really terrible teenagers right now! These girls are going to be the death of me & im so ready to be done with this stage! Lmao!
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    Age? When will combs etc devolop?

    thank you!
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    Hello from Michigan!

    Hey from Kalamazoo Michigan!
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    Age? When will combs etc devolop?

    Hey y’all, not sure what age these ladies are... when will their combs & waddles come in/redden? if anyone has any general estimates on age that’s welcome too?
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    Need help again!

    Sorry for multiple posts, i acquired a few new ones from a family member who passed away, any insight on what breed these ladies are? Thanks again y’all!
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    What breed is this rooster

    Hey! What breed is this big guy? I’m sure there’s a million chicken experts on here that will know! Thank y’all!
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    Will my chickens get along someday?

    I’ve never introduced new chickens into my flock until now. I got started pullets. I did everything they say todo when introducing new members. Quarantine, then introduce through fencing for some time, then in the run together supervised, etc. everything is fine, kinda? My roo and his three...
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    Hey y’all

    You caught the bug! Welcome! We love our chooks so much! They’re all i have to talk to in quarantine that doesn’t have (too much) of an attitude 😂
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    Sexing help!

    I could have sworn it was, but Im obviously crazy! Lol she’s just always been bigger than the others etc so when i thought i heard her had to ask everyone here! Thank you!
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    Hey y’all

    Hey y’all! My name is kat, my husband and i live in Southwest Michigan. We live on a farm with horses, chickens, pigs, and one highlander cow. I figured I’d join because I’m always googling crap about my chickens & i end up here anyways. Nice ta meet ya!
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    Sexing help!

    I swore i thought i hear her try to crow today and now I’m paranoid. Probably somewhere 10-12 weeks old do you guys see any ROO characteristics? Help lol
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