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Hi I'm just wondering if any one has mixed a Phoenix with a blue cochin and know what they look like If anyone could post photos that would be great Thanks

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Hi I have a couple of questions about some chicks on the way. 1- when the chicks start hatching and I can see cracks in the shell should I leave them under the broody? 2- how many hours of light should the chicks have with mom or should I leave it on all the time. 3- when can they start going...

What Will mom eat once the chicks are born? Will she eat the chick starter?

Not sure what the temperature get down to in your area but I live in somewhat norhtern Canada and when it gets really cold during the winter (-20C to -30C) I have a small woodstove that I start up. If you have access to wood around your area it is a great way to heat. If you heat up stones on...

Thanks So your hen didn't get depressed being all alone? Also if I was to got the way of the brooder should I use a red heat lamp only or the heat lamp with a white light. Also how long is it before the chicks can function on their own. How many hours should the chicks stay awake for? Thanks so...

Hi I was wondering a few things about broody hens. 1. Should I remove her from the rest of the flock to hatch the eggs? If she is all alone will she get depressed? 2. Will she raise the chicks or should I take them inside and put them in a brooder. 3. What sort of temperature should I have for...

Hi I was wondering if it was possible to breed together any type of polish and a cochin chicken. If any one has done this would you be able to upload some photos to show me. That would be much appreciated.