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Question - does anyone know where to get vaccinations done for fowlpox in VIC, and when/how to administer? I want to do a hatch in a few months and want to be prepared. Anything else I should also vaccinate for? Approximate costs per bird?

Hello again all - I'm needing some help with posted fertile eggs as I'm in lockdown and need 1 doz posted as a result. Prefer Buff Orps, open to discuss any breeds. I'm in Victoria, please can someone give me prices, breeders, and breeds? (I'm building a setup for my newly retired parents who...

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I'm thinking female by wings so far!

Hi all, My bantam buff orpington was desperate to hatch babies, today they have started to hatch. All chicks except one are the result of a lavender araucana rooster x black araucana hen. This darker one has the same lavender araucana rooster father but the bantam buff orpington with it is the...

Okay, thanks. Hen feathered is when the rooster and hens of the breed have the same feathering.

Here is the bird in question. 4.5 weeks. Any idea on sex? Silver Campines are hen feathered btw.

The red container is full of Australian play sand and DE for dust bathing :)

Hi all! :jumpy Check this out: https://m.twitch.tv/thatbeechick/ You might remember me from the silver campine and black copper marans chick threads, I'm also a YouTuber and occasionally stream. I've got the camera live on the brooder now, come say hi. I'm chatting for a bit before bed, but...

I've got a mix. Adults are 1x ISA Brown, 1 x araucana (Australian so it has a tail), 1 x silkie, and one bantam buff orpington (but she's currently sitting eggs in her own little space). I have BCM chicks in the brooder plus one random Silver Campine egg that appeared in the post along with...

I just pulled the boards yesterday. I'm testing it out to see how they go, it's a 10 minute job to put them back in if it doesn't work for them, I've thought about it. :) I might whack them back in tomorrow if that's the general consensus?

My little Japanese buddies got a big upgrade today, introducing QUAIL MANSION! They settled in immediately, and are absolutely loving it so far!

Hi friends, check out the coop I built out of a discarded crib and the storage bin food weather protector and laying box. I've added LOTS of ventilation, as it's starting to get hot in Australia. I insulate it a little more during cooler months with some flooring, but we are likely to hit...

I actually love this idea, thanks! The bands aren't a clip style, they wrap around, so if I miss one it won't be disastrous, but I'm getting ready to size them up again :)