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    will my rooster kill my new chicks

    The chicks are only 4 weeks old. Im going to wait a few more weeks to move them to the coop. I have a separate area staked out for them. I just want to be as prepared as possible!
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    will my rooster kill my new chicks

    I have four chicks who are in my brooder that is in my garage. At my coop i have two goats, two hens and one protective rooster waiting for them. My rooster is protective of the hens, never tried to get into it with my goats, but when people come into the coop he tends to attack their feet. Now...
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    Good home for this pretty rooster

    This is Rooster T. Washington. He was born easter of 2014. I think he would be happier with more land and more ladies. He has been attacking people's feet when they come into the coop. I live in northern colorado. Let me know, thanks!
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    Help for my baby chicks eye

    A couple days ago one of my chicks got beaten up by the other one (they are a week old I only have 2) her eye was red and shut. I separated them and thought it would open on its own. It still hasn't but I'm afraid the clean or touch it since the chick is so you and we'll it's the eye. I'll...
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    Telling the sex of a young chick

    I've read that you can tell the sex of a young chick by their wings. How accurate is this. This a picture of my 1 week old.
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    sick chick

    2 chicks survived the hatch, they are about a week old. The first one has some curving to her toes (claws, feet, talons? Sorry I'm a newbie) but other than that fine. The second one no problems at all. Yesterday I kept find the first one on her back and very check, second one pecking her, but I...
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    Did I just kill a good egg (be honest)

    Thank you guys for all the input!
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    Did I just kill a good egg (be honest)

    They were chickens. It was my first attempt at incubating, so the temp may have dipped. Need to pay more attention next time
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    Did I just kill a good egg (be honest)

    Day 28. 2 eggs left, one smelt really bad tossed it. Figured the other was bad, some veins not seeing movement. Broke it open, there was blood and it kicked a couple times then stop. Did I give up too soon? :( :( :(
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    How long do I wait?

    Sorry I should have said! Ooops! They are chickens
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    How long do I wait?

    2 of my 7 eggs hatched at 25 days. I have 2 more eggs with a movement and veins inside but it is 27 days. How long do I wait? Do I step in? Thanks for all your help!
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