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    Odd Cochin chick

    I have a mature roo who tries to call me over to the treats. He's never been aggressive aggressive towards me. He makes sure the girls know when I'm coming and then he does a little prance until I throw treats down. Then he calls me. I think it's a "thank you, lets share" kind of thing. He's the...
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    Weird feathers

    It's got five toes but not black skin. Slate maybe, but not black. It's probably a silkie.
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    Weird feathers

    I don't think so
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    Weird feathers

    I'm thinking it might be a bad quality silkie after comparing the feathers to ones I've seen online. It has slate legs and a yellow beak so if it is a silkie I don't see how Ideal can say they breed to standard.
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    Weird feathers

    It's got feathered legs. I dont really care what breed it is, just wondering why the feathers are coming in like that.
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    Weird feathers

    Anyone know what's going on here? Two week old chick from Ideal. No idea what breed as I ordered an assortment.
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    Leg Problem

    So I got a bantam special and ended up with some "special" chicks. The possible silkie has a leg that sticks straight out behind it. Hobbled since they got here on Thursday and there isn't much improvement. I am feeding her and she drinks if I dip her beak. I am using a small towel to hold her...
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    Ended Official BYC Contest - Post Your Best Poultry Dust Bathing Pics!

    My bantam EE in her favorite spot under the "chicken tree"
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    Review by '' on item 'Easter Eggers'

    I decided to get EEs when I first started keeping chickens because I wanted a good mix of different looking birds. They were a great range of colors and personalities. Out of that flock the EEs were easily my favorites. They were friendly, smart, and quite pretty. Our best rooster was the EE...
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    Thoughts on chickens at the fair

    They no longer have poultry at our county fair. Large displays with photos and such but no live birds. I have to say I was relieved and impressed. Edited to say oops....no dates are showing on my app.
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    Introducing puppy to flock

    I used the phrase "It's a baby" in a soothing and soft tone for everything my pup had to be gentle with. My pup is now a full grown pittie who is fast enough to catch my fastest birds if they happen to sneak out of the run. She holds them gently for me to retrieve while making the same sounds...
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    Brooder Question

    I'm using a large dog cage.
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    Meyer hatchery reviews???

    I have ordered from Meyer 6 times now. I've never lost a chick. I've never had a sickly chick either. I pick them up myself since I only live an hour away. When I pick them up they always confirm my order, open the box to do a count, and ask me to check the chicks to make sure I'm satisfied with...
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    BROODER thread! Post pics of your brooders!

    I suck. I have a big plastic tote with chicks in it. Not very creative but it works.
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    when should I order my chickens

    It doesn't matter when you order them, only when you receive them. I usually put my orders in as soon as they start taking orders for the next spring and pick them up in April. This year I got a spring batch and a fall batch. You will have to order more through winter months with most...
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