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    Green legged white chicken

    Hi, I have white pullet with green legs, they are almost olive colored. Can anyone tell me what breed she might be? I got her with a brown egg assortment that I ordered from Mcmurray. Thanks in advance. Kris
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    The effectiveness of homemade bators

    thanks for the info. Would love to stay on but my job for today is to haul my composted coop cleanings to the garden so I can have my son till them in. It is supposed to get up to mid 60's here today so should be a nice day to work outside.
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    The effectiveness of homemade bators

    Starry Eyes, did you incubate chicken and ducks at the same time? Also what did you use to candle them? I am planning to make a candler with a coffee can and light bulb.
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    The effectiveness of homemade bators

    Hi I just built my on "bator" a little over a week ago and it really only took a day not counting the time gathering the materials. I used the plans on this site, taking ideas from Gopher boy and Miss Prissy. It took a couple days to get the temp and humidity right but. It is working well now...
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    Newby hatching questions

    Sorry for sounding dumb, but here goes. Is it necessary to have one of those water wiggler things to put the temperature probe in? I built my incubator out of an old cooler using gopher boys design. I have the same thermometer hygrometer that he used. I am not sure the right place to set the...
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    When to separate breeds?

    Thanks for the info. Its finally getting warm here and I am looking forward to some new buffs. I bought my other ones from someone who wanted to start over with a new flock and they are over 3 years old but are still laying very well.
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    When to separate breeds?

    I want to try to hatch some Buff Orpingtons, but right now they are mixed in with other breeds. How long should I keep them separated before I can be sure that I get buffs and not mixed?
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    How long to separate before keeping eggs

    Thanks, I didn't know sperm stayed viable that long
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    How long to separate before keeping eggs

    I want to try to hatch my Buff Orpingtons eggs. How long do I need to keep the Buff's separated to insure they haven't been fertized by my other roosters?
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    Green Bay, WI: Light brahma/Favorelles mix pullet give away

    I would love to have your adorable hen. I just got my first birds this year and now have 26 total. 13 that are now laying and another 10 that will be this fall. I have a mix of brown and black birds, not sure exactly what breed as the hatchery i got them from just calls them brown and black...
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