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    Silkie chick coloring

    Genetics are so fascinating.
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    Silkie chick coloring

    They are currently 4.5 weeks old, & he is looking white. Granted he looks like a different white than the yellow chicks to me.😂 (& yes, I am suspecting cockerel based on behavior)
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    Silkie chick coloring

    I recently purchased & hatched out some silkie eggs for a fun winter project. We were surprised to see a light grey baby among the yellow chicks. I read that they feather out to white. Is this a desirable trait? Is it common? I am not planning on getting into breeding them, I was just curious...
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    Pullet eggs

    Understandable. I always have heard not to use them, but know it makes sense why. Thanks!
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    Pullet eggs

    Makes sense. Good to know!
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    Pullet eggs

    Is there any reason why I should not try hatching out a pullet egg? Just curious
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    Time of day to set the eggs

    That was what I was thinking. There are many factors at play.
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    Time of day to set the eggs

    I was just wondering if the time of day matters when I set the eggs into the incubator. We have only hatched out a few times & it seems like they hatch in the middle of the night. I can’t remember when I set them the last time I hatched out chicks, so I could try a different time. What time do...
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    Terrified Hens

    Thanks for all the information. It sounds like I just need to give it time & monitor them. (& resist the urge to jump in & help. Unless it is needed.) Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
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    Terrified Hens

    They are about 10 months old. The main rooster they aren’t as terrified of and the majority of the flock are 18 months old. I do have one cockerel & 3 pullets that are approximately 20 weeks old in with them. There are 16 birds in a 10x10 coop with attached run that is probably 1000sq’ or so. I...
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    Terrified Hens

    I have built walls within the coop using chicken wire & 2x4s. They have an inside space plus their own outdoor run. (I only have 3 little hens) I originally built it so that there were openings so the bantams could come & go & mix with the rest of the flock, but we have one cockerel right now...
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    Terrified Hens

    I have 2 ameracauna hens that I suspect were terrorized by a couple of the overzealous cockerels (which are now no longer with the the flock) this fall and now are hiding in a corner of the coop. They seem to be terrified of any rooster, even the main rooster that they once trusted & liked. With...
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    True Green Breed?

    Thanks for the information! I originally was thinking of keeping him to breed for egg color. So I guess he will stay & we will see what genetics he throws to his offspring. (As long as he is a nice boy) I guess he might make some pretty EE if nothing else 😂
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    True Green Breed?

    On a whim this spring I picked up 2 sexed pullet chicks that the lady said were called True Green. (Of course one of them turned out to be a cockerel.) I am fairly new to chickens, and I was wondering if they breed true, or if they are basically an Easter Egger. I haven’t really heard anything...
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    Polish Hen or Roo

    She will be so thrilled to hear this!
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