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    Why r my chicks dyeing

    Um...... I'm lost now. Does he/she have a little stuffed animal, a feather duster, or a mirror to be a friend? They are pretty social and need a friend or two. Can u post some pics?
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    Why r my chicks dyeing

    How old are your babies? The little pasty butts need to be washed so they can poop. I had one little guy I almost lost cause his butt was pasted over and he couldn't poop. He's now a year old. When I started with mine 3 years ago the county extension agent said you have to make sure they...
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    Why r my chicks dyeing

    I'm not an expert; but, I kept mine at about 95 the first week, then lowered 5 degrees each week. Make sure they have a warm end and a cool end so they have somewhere to go to warm up/cool off; have good chick chuck and nice clean water that they can't drown in. Did you introduce them to their...
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    how to tell difference between cockerels and pullets?

    I just posted this to another thread about sexing chickens - it's weird and funny all in one - but, it worked on all of mine (19 - 7 roos; 12 hens.) Hold your chick without holding his/her legs. If the legs dangle, it's a boy; if the legs draw up to the chicks body, it's a girl. When I...
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    how do i sex full grown chickens

    This may sound silly; but, when I started with my chickens in the classroom (from county extension sevice) the lady that came in and worked with my class showed me that a roo's legs hang down and a hen's legs draw up close to her body. I thought that is a weird idea (just had to be a trick or...
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    check out my brooder cam just locked down 37 eggs**** 30 are out ****

    OMG - this is so cool!! I'm in my class watching babies cheer each other on while my class is resting. I think I will put it up on my 55" bigscreen in a few minutes so everyone can watch! I have had incubators from the Extension Service in my classroom for 3 years; but, I guess they didn't...
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    Nipple waterers

    When my husband put ours in a couple leaked. If they are not seated correctly they will leak; you can also try plummer's tape it will cure small leaks. Hope this helps:D
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    Can anyone help me with what breeds these are? **Pic Heavy**

    Quote: Puff MIGHT have some White Chantecler in him? I saw those pictures and thought that too. He and his hen - Blue - are completely white and have feathered feet. They have such a nice shape, just right for cuddling. He is one of my almost 3 year olds. - meow
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    Can anyone help me with what breeds these are? **Pic Heavy**

    Quote: Chirp was completely black, including comb and wattles, when she hatched. All of mine lay brown eggs. She is a soft little sweetie and is the second hen for her roo - Spot - his first hen died over the summer. Thanks for looking. - meow
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    Can anyone help me with what breeds these are? **Pic Heavy**

    Thank you all so much - they are very mixed up in deed; but, they are my sweethearts. Some are my special needs chickens. Fiesty is blind in one eye thanks to a dog; Freckles has a lame leg, and one of my others not in these pictures could hardly poop when he hatched (hubby gave him a little...
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    Can anyone help me with what breeds these are? **Pic Heavy**

    I've got chickens that range from almost 3 years old to 6 months old and I can't figure out what breeds they are. I keep looking at different breed guides; but, still can't figure them out. I think most are mutts but any assistance would be greatly appreciated. #1 Rooster (Fiesty) #2 Hen...
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    Mahonri's 2nd Annual NYDHatch, watching them grow...

    wolftracks - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I just know with you in charge, there will be flags flying! - meow
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    Mahonri's 2nd Annual NYDHatch, watching them grow...

    Quote: I am so sorry about your hatch and your little baby that didn't make it!! I love your enthusiasm. I read your post to my husband (we are both veterans) and he said that a national cemetary should not be without a flag - you may want to contact the local VFW or American Legion to see if...
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    Mahonri's 2nd Annual NYDHatch, watching them grow...

    THANKS for the replies - I found all the roosters. What a great looking bunch of crowboys!!! - meow
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    Mahonri's 2nd Annual NYDHatch, watching them grow...

    will some sweet BYCer tell me where the crowing rooster contest is - I want to see how many are there. I went back to the beginning last night and made it to page 200+ and still couldn't find it. BTW - everyone of the new babies are so cute!!! It is so hard to stop looking at this thread. - meow
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