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    Chicken pecking?

    They occasionally get out of their enclosed space when I go for their eggs. When I catch them I coat their spots with this watery blue antibiotic stuff I picked up at the feed store. I'll look for ichthamol next time. I have seen chickens with a drop of blood or two where the feathers get pulled...
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    Chicken pecking?

    Hey all, All but one of my chickens has bald spots on the bottom of their back. I assume its one pecking the others. The only one I've ever seen be aggressive though is the rooster, but even he has a bald spot. I have removed him from the coop, in hopes of solving it but I'm not sure. Do you...
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    Backyard Chicken Processors in Southern Illinois or Southeast Missouri?

    Hi all, I'm having a dickens of a time coming up with processors anywhere near me. The only processor i have found so far is about half way between me and my hometown. So i could drop them off there, but then who knows how long i'd be visiting my hometown before coming back. Instead I'd like...
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    [Update] Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    @allmychickens I like your predictions the best lol. I can hope that you're right! Sadly it seems you're in the minority. But I'll wait it out. At least for #1, #2 will probably find a new home/coq au vin. @donrae @ramirezframing OI! Still the same disagreement between #3 and #5. Anyone know...
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    [Update] Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Well someone suggested I wait to see some more development in the chickens, particularly for crowing and feather development. Well I've heard a lot of noises from the chickens but I have yet to hear anything I would associate with a crow. So I thought I'd see what sex you all feel they are now...
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    There are no ordinances at all regarding animals. I'm on farm land to boot. I just don't have any room in the coop for them. I got extras knowing i would get a few roos. Do you think it would be okay to let a roo or two fully free range without access to the actual coop of my tractor? The only...
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    At least the 2 most likely cockerels are Dual Purpose. Coq Au Vin if I can't find a good home! taz
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Okay then. So which do you all feel are pretty much sure things as pullets or sure things as cockerels? Thank you all for your help so far! Its reassuring to know I don't have all roo's or something lol :).
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Whelp I guess i'm giving up the Light Sussex :( seems pretty definitive from everyone so far! :(
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    I really hope 5 is a pullet. Friendliest of all the birds. Used to sit on my shoulder (haven't tried it lately), and tried to climb me while I was trying to take pictures. So sweet :):) taz
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Whats the difference between a hatchery and a breeder? Scale?
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    OOo OOOOO I am now "Just Hatched"...I HATCHED! WOOOO!
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Wait, i screwed that up, I misunderstood and only got the close up side shot.
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Alright, I added new pictures with your suggestions of side shot! They are at the end of the original album ( http://imgur.com/a/w3rVo ).
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    Cockrels or Pullets - Ameraucana, Araucana, Copper Marans, and Light Sussex

    Does that mean he's not pure bred or whatever if he's Splash? I don't really care, just curious.
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