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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    12 + 45,865 = 45,877
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    Roo / pullet signs

    HappyHens,,,do you use leg size to help determine gender? I have several 2 wk old chicks that I'm trying to figure out. Some have legs that are much larger than others. And some have a much larger body size in general. Of course there is some Jersey Giant mixed in with this flock so maybe...
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    Help with breed/gender,,, 2 wk olds

    Anybody have another guess?
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    Help with breed/gender,,, 2 wk olds

    Most seem in agreement that #6 is a roo which would have been my guess. Here's another pic of the gray one (#1). Does the comb on this one tell you anything?
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    Help with breed/gender,,, 2 wk olds

    I hadn't thought about australorp. Could be. The guy we got them from had all different kinds so they are probably some kind of mix.
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    Help with breed/gender,,, 2 wk olds

    You are pretty much thinking what I was thinking. I thought #1 could be a boy but I am brand new at this. What do you base your guess on? Comb size, feathers, leg size,,,????
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    Help with breed/gender,,, 2 wk olds

    A buddy of mine got a bunch of chicks from a friend and gave me 12 for free. He said the friend had Americaunas, Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, Buff Orpingtons, and Jersey Giants. Possibly others. The chicks are 2 wks old now and I'm wondering what I have (Breed/Gender). I know...
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    Newbie, can't post pictures

    OK, I have ten posts and I'm trying again. If this works I'll probably start a new topic.
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    New to forum and new to chickens

    Yeah, I blame it on my wife, but I've been wanting more ever since I got these
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    First time chick owner... Could use any advice!

    Welcome, I am also new and need lots of advice!
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    New to chickens

    Welcome,,,,,,from SE Ohio
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    New guy form Paris.... Tennessee that is.

    Just build your brooder big enough. I started small and had to rebuild in two weeks becuase I could tell my initial seup was not going to be big enough.
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    New to forum and new to chickens

    Oh, and I'm from southeastern OH
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    New to forum and new to chickens

    Just got my first batch of chicks two weeks ago. I was supposed to get 6 or less. But my wife went crazy and got 12. As soon as I'm able to post pics I'll be looking for help on breed and sex.
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    blue-ish chick breed unknown?

    I've never seen a blue rock. Of course I'm new to this and don't know much. I have a chick that looks alot like this except no white. Just all blueish.
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