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    Texas

    This is the hen. Sunlight is making her feathers look grey in the pic but she is coal black.
  2. Welsummer Rancher

    Texas

    Any FBCM owners have hens that have completely turned off laying? I bought a hen and roo about 2 1/2 months ago and not a single egg yet. The hen is PLENTY old enough to lay. I'm wondering if I need to return her to who I bought her from. Ideas please?
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    Baby chicks today

    Thank you
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    Baby chicks today

    Rhode Island Reds and Olive Eggers. Started hatching yesterday and finished up today. They are a welcome addition to our flock.
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    Automatic Chicken Coop Door

    Can anyone recommend an automatic chicken coop door that is reliable but doesn't break the bank?
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I have a broody game hen. Today I put 5 Araucana eggs and 7 Rhode Island Red eggs under her. The RIR eggs are pure and the Araucana eggs are fertilized by my BCM roo ( wanting some olive eggs ). Hopefully I will have some wee babies in about 21 days. :) I have the game hen separated from the...
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    Mealworms
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    The Legbar Thread!

    Here are a couple pics of my first CCL pair which I got this morning. Please let me know what y'all think. I won't be offended. Thanks! By the way, their wings have been clipped.
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    Show off your roosters

    And here is my Black Copper Marans.
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    Show off your roosters

    Here is my new Cream Crested Legbar.
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    Happy in Longview, Tx.

    Yahoooo!! After years of searching and putting it off time after time, I finally got my new birds this morning. 1 pair each of Black Copper Marans and Cream Crested Legbars. I am so excited. I was mainly wanting the Marans but my wife said she would love to have a pair of the CCL. Well, what...
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    Supercharging Their Water

    Thanks to all for the replies. I reckon I need to go to the feed store.
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    Supercharging Their Water

    Does anyone here add vitamins or electrolytes to their chicken's water? If so, what do you use, and where do you buy it? Thanks in advance for any responses. Mark
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    French fries, tomatoes, and shrimp tails.
  15. Welsummer Rancher

    Texas

    I too am drawn toward the BCM due to the very dark egg color.
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