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    The Wyandotte Thread

    Thanks, y'all. I'll post a couple of pics tomorrow. They really are nice to look at anyway, aren't they? I think the two Columbian are my favorite, but the partridge are beautiful, too. They're all out of a gold laced rooster who's pretty nice looking (not that I am in any way a competent judge...
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    The Wyandotte Thread

    Hi there, Wyandotte lovers. Anyone feel like helping me sex some 3 week old chicks? I have 25 straight run, LF Wyandottes. Colors include partridge, Columbian, gold, silver, and buff. I need to re-home the cockerels ASAP. The woman who sold them to me is in search of a partridge male, and...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    What's frustrating is that I saw signs of her not being quite right, but I have no clue what might have caused it. Nothing has changed in the way I care for them- no new food, no new anything. I wonder if it wasn't something to do with her bottom. I have posted before about how I have to trim...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Well, my little splash pullet died today. I found her in the coop when I went out to check on them just now. I don't know what happened. Her comb was pale and she seemed a tad subdued, but I honestly didn't know what to do except keep checking on her. I kinda knew what was going to happen when I...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Thanks Illia and Lanae. I have a photo in my gmail of the first egg; it's not at all tan but it is green-tinted blue. The egg we got this morning is less greenish than the first eggs, so that's encouraging.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    We have pullet eggs! My husband found them while I was out of town. The color is not terribly awe-inspiring; is that normal? Will their eggs get more blue as they lay more? I sure hope so.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Oh my. I have been busy haying, but I happened to notice my little cockerel mating with one of his hens. That's good, right? Yes, except that there are no eggs yet. I'm puzzled. The birds are 6 months old. Any thoughts? I know the hens are not mature just because he is, but I have looked...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    dkcrumly, those are lovely birds. Blue breasted red is one of my favorite colors.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Very interesting discussion of color you've got going on here. We are going to the NOFA conference today. http://www.nofasummerconference.org/pdfs/2011_Conference_Schedule.pdf I realize this has nothing to do with Aruacana, except that I hope to learn things I need to become a better overall...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Thank you. I might wait and save for the Sportsman. I like to buy the right thing the first time, and people seem to really like that one. Sometimes middle-of-the-line really does = mediocre. Illia, thanks to you, too. I want the 1588 to be adequate, as there are things I want/need that the...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    OK, since I really only care what you Araucana people think;), I would love to know if anyone owns and loves (or owns and dislikes) the 1588 Genesis Hovabator. Descriptions of what you like or don't like would be mightily appreciated.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    I think mine are about 6 months, but they aren't laying yet. So I think 6 months is a minimum, but others will know better than I.
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    Vermont

    Hi everyone! I am in Troy, NH. I'm looking for people somewhat near me who keep ducks- specifically Saxony, Appleyard, and Harlequin. We hope to have some next spring, and I don't mind ordering from a hatchery but I'd rather find a local source. So do let me know if you have ducks or know...
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    syble, I love that your roo is sitting quietly on a child's hand. So cute. As for hi comb, I'm not sure. The first photo shows it as sort of curvy; is that right? The SOP says the comb should be "pea, rather small, set evenly on head." So by those terms, it looks good to me.
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Norma, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you find what you need.
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