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    NEED HELP WITH FERTILIZED EGGS!

    So here is the scoop, I have one broody hen who is amazing at sitting on eggs. She is currently not laying eggs and just sitting on other eggs from different hens. I have two roosters in my flock. Obviously, I always knew fertilized eggs were a possibility BUT I discovered my first fertilized...
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    Foster Hen Fail...*Help*

    Unfortunately it did not work out :( my hen didn't mind the chick last night, but chick was not interested in sitting under her, so she slept in the corner all night. Mommy hen didn't seem to mind until morning when it got light, then she started getting a little too aggressive (more than just a...
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    How rare is the Black Sumatra

    When you have them please post a picture! We got mine at about a year old so I think that is she is a little on the flighty side, butnthey are beautiful chickens and she laid really really well through the winter.
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    Can Anyone Help Sex These Chicks?

    I have a brooder in place in case it does not work out. Sonfar songood though. Thanknyou all fornyour advice. I did not pick any of the above chicks as the lady had a much younger chick available...and I am not worried about gender if it turns out to be a roo, I would have just preferred a hen. :)
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    Help Needed for Foster Hen

    Tried again tonight, the hen was much more accepting but the chick isn't interested. The hen has given a few little pecks as the chick runs by, but the chick is in a corner by herself. My hen hasnt moved or gone after her. Not sure if I should leave her in there or not.
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    How rare is the Black Sumatra

    I have one. My husband liked her feathering and we got her not knowing her breed. She is my more flighty bird and lays small white eggs. She is currently fostering a baby chick for me too.
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    Broody Hen/Foster Fail...Need Help!

    Hi Everyone, My Blue Sumatra has been broody for give or a take a month. I gave her a fake egg because she was "stealing" my other two hen's eggs. I brought home a chick tonight for her to foster and it did not go so well. The chick is less than a week old (only a few little wing feathers on...
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    Help Needed for Foster Hen

    Hi Everyone, My Blue Sumatra has been broody for give or a take a month. I gave her a fake egg because she was "stealing" my other two hen's eggs. I brought home a chick tonight for her to foster and it did not go so well. The chick is less than a week old (only a few little wing feathers on...
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    Foster Hen Fail...*Help*

    Hi Everyone, My Blue Sumatra has been broody for give or a take a month. I gave her a fake egg because she was "stealing" my other two hen's eggs. I brought home a chick tonight for her to foster and it did not go so well. The chick is less than a week old (only a few little wing feathers on...
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    Broody Hen NOT Accepting Chick...*Help*

    Hi Everyone, My Blue Sumatra has been broody for give or a take a month. I gave her a fake egg because she was "stealing" my other two hen's eggs. I brought home a chick tonight for her to foster and it did not go so well. The chick is less than a week old (only a few little wing feathers on...
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    Can Anyone Help Sex These Chicks?

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    Can Anyone Help Sex These Chicks?

    Looking to pick up a chick for my broody hen. Can anyone tell me by the feathering if there is a chance any of these are female? These chicks are less than a week old if that helps.
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    Identifying Day Old Chicks

    Hey guys, I am picking up a couple day old Silver Laced Wyandottes for my broody little Sumatra. The guy has a very nice set up but is selling them as straight run and will not sex them for me. Any advice on what to look for when I pick some up? Thanks!
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    Broody and chicks: am I doing this right?

    Hi! I have been reading this thread and I have a few questions. I have a broody hen and I wanted to give her a baby chick to foster since I do not have fertilized eggs. She is a Blue Sumatra (sp?).I am told they are very good mommas but I am concerned about my other two hens. How do I go about...
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    Help! Lothargic and puffed up hen

    Yes, it was very swollen. Unfortunately she passed, despite our efforts to help her. Thanks everyone for their help.
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