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    Genetic defect?

    This chick could barely stand 3 weeks ago and was splay legged. Now it is strong, and springs Instantly to its feet when held on its back. She is doing well with the ducklings. Maybe even growing a bit now, hard to tell.
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    What to do with a 5 week 'failure to thrive' chick among 3 thriving ones

    I have same issue with a blue laced Red Wyandotte. You csn see it in photocwith hatchmate of same breed/age. Just wondering how long yours lasted.
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    Genetic defect?

    Nutrena starter grower with chick booster (probiotics+electrolytes).
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    Genetic defect?

    The photo on the left shows two blue laced red Wyandotte chicks that hatched within a day or two of each other approximately a month ago. We had two hatchlings out of this batch of eggs that did not grow, feather much or thrive. About 2 weeks ago one of these stunted chicks was found dead in the...
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    Comment by 'steaknegger' in article 'Littlefeats The Feather Factory Chicken Coop'

    Nice coop! I am a retired carpenter and have built similar coops for my birds. Your design is solid, and can be enlarged for future flock expansions. My most recent coop of this configuration had a 4'×8' elevated house with a run 8'×17'. I use corrugated barn material for my roofing, and like...
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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    Can you tell me what percentage of chicks are born all black? It turns out that Ayam Cemani chicks are generally born 25% silver, 50% mostly black, and 25% pitch black. American breeders of the Cemani are culling really hard to increase the percentage of black offspring, but seem to be having...
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    Sounds like a nice flock! thanks for your input. Sounds like it's not likely enough of a size difference to be a problem. I feel like I've been fairly successful in the past at making decisions with my flock due in large part to good advice and recommendations from others.
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    Exactly! Just not sure how much of an issue it is. Thought others might have some insight that might prove useful.
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    I will only be using the New Hampshire for crosses. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with keeping these roosters in a mixed flock with smaller (but still standard) sized birds. I am not opposed to keeping him separate and breeding him when necessary, I just like to have a game...
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    My Minorca "Raven" @ the fair last year.
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    I have not had a problem in the past integrating Birds from separate flocks. My son shows several chickens at the County 4-H Fair, I find this a very opportune time to combine Birds since the pecking order is already disrupted by the removal of coop mates. I usually add them to the roost while...
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    Thanks for your reply. Good guess on the rooster, I have a year-and-a-half-old black Minorca that has been separated from the layer flock for about 2 weeks. He was becoming overly aggressive with the hens, packing and causing stressing my flock. He has already been given separate accommodation.
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    Here is a photo of him.
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    Breed compatibility: New Hampshire/Barred Rock

    If I have posted this question in the wrong area, please let me know. THANKS!
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