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    Thoughts on best layer feed for Silkies and Bantam

    I am currently feeding my chicks (8 & 12 wks) silkies and a green queen bantam from Meyer Hatchery Nutrena NatureWise Chick stater. I've been doing research on layer feed, but wondering everyone's opion on pellets vs crumble for smaller chickens. I plan to have oyster shells available to them as...
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    This is great advice Nomadicus... I'll do my best! These awesome chickies will keep me young!
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    I found them a fur(feather)-home through a friend of a friend. They have 30 acres and a dedicated Roo pen. Still crossing my fingers on the blue 😊
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Also, I'm new to the thread/reply/quotes on here! So bear with me... and I'm only 40! Thank you to everyone who has been so kind and helpful! BYC is awesome 👌
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Thoughts on Craigslist to post these babers? I am not on any social media... but have put the word out to my chicken friends!
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Thanks for info. I'm a couple hours away but I will reach out.
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Thanks Tracy. I wish I could keep them. They have become part of our growing fur/feather family! It is very frustrating... the small amount of money doesn't make up for sad kiddos 😢
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Unfortunately, I am in SE Wisconsin. 🫤
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Thanks Jener. I'm glad I finally signed up... I have read many threads on BYC as Im a newbie to these awesome little things! have been in contact Meyer. It's just disappointing as we love these little guys!
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Thanks, Nomadicus! Not the lottery I wanted to win as I'll have to rehome them. They aren't allowed in my municipality 🥺
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    Are my orpingtons both roosters?

    Hello! I ordered 2 orpingtons (blue and buff) from Meyer Hatchery as well as a couple adorable silkies. Based on recommendations on here that there sexing is very accurate. Unfortunately I believe both orpingtons are roosters. They are almost 12 weeks. The buff has already crowed a couple times...
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