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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    In my case the bear left the feed alone and went for the birds.
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    Yes, there are electric fences that can discourage most motivated bears but I am unable to invest the cash right now. I have moved all the survivors to a chicken tractor right by the house and so far my dog has been keeping the flock safe from further raids.The conservation officers shoot bears...
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    Yes it was a hard year here for bears and fowl. Many folks lost birds and had their chicken coops thrashed by the hungry bruins. In total I lost 9 bird in two nights. I found the bears here have a preference for expensive heritage breeds....
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    No, a bear ate them. :(
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    HI, I had a separate thread but now saw this one. 8 week old Amercaunas the combs have more red than the photos show. Chick #1 Same chick from the top: Chick #2 Chick #1 and Chick #3
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    I bought the chicks as vent sexed pullets.We have 3 votes for girls and one for a roo. If anyone else has an opinion, feel free to post. I will definitely post an update in a month or so with pics for anyone who is curious.
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    Thank you for the welcome Oh goody, I hope you both are right. I was concerned as the first two chicks have broader combs and chick #1 has red patches showing on it's back.
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    Sexing 8 week old Ameraucanas?

    I have 8 week old Ameraucana chicks. The combs are redder than the photos show. Any help in sexing is greatly appreciated. #1. here is a shot of #1's back #2 This last picture compares chick #1 to a third chick that I believe is a pullet due to her narrower comb and...
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