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    Gender and breed?

    Since it is from the hatchery then it is pretty safe to assume that this is still a Marans just blue instead of black. (Very unlikely to get a rare breed that the hatchery does not sell) As far as gender it is likely male, but at six weeks some female Marans can get this much...
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    Question

    From the description I would guess it was something that happened to the single chick, but just in case watch for chicks sleeping more, not eating well or unusual poo.
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    Hatching Banty Eggs-Humidity and Timing

    Make sure you double check the temperature that your incubator says vs. the actual temperature at the top of the eggs. Humidity has a bit more flexible. I have seen suggestions between 30-55 before lock down. The eggs should loose moisture. I dry hatch in a fairly humid environment. For...
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    Constant Cracked Eggs

    Another source of calcium is feeding the egg shells back to the flock. It is not enough as the soul source, but might be enough when combined with the layer food being given.
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    Are any of these baby’s roo’s

    It is to early to say that for certain there are no male chicks, but at this time none of the chicks are showing any indication of being male
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    Drakes too aggressive to keep with my chickens - Would bantam breeds work better?

    This time of year drakes are at the peak of breeding season. They will pair off with duck hens if they were brooded with only ducks and have enough hens to pair with. If they were brooded with chickens, sometimes they are just as likely to try to get a chickens attention as a duck hens...
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    Need help

    I don't know if your turken is dual purpose or of the meat variety, but it definitely sounds like heart issues. I am unaware of anything that can be done for her at this point. It may benefit the others to be fed like meat birds (kept for breeding) to lessen the chances of it happening to the...
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    New ducklings eating but not pooping? Please help

    Being active so early is a good sign that they are healthy. Give them some time. They will produce plenty of poop.
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    Sudden lethargic chicken

    Have you checked for egg binding? I have not had to treat for it, but some treat with Epson salt bath. Extra Calcium can also help.
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    Gender and breed?

    What is the age of the bird? This will help with gender. If it is under 6 weeks the color/ waddle development is looking male. As far as breed/color it appears to have a dilute meaning it is blue instead of black. I don't see any indication that it is not a Marans, but where did you get it...
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    Rooster doesn’t like feeder

    Yes it is normal. Sometimes their combs don't even fit in the holes, but sometimes roosters don't want to sick their head in places instead of being on the lookout for predators. My roosters pick at the bits the hens spill and I have an oops hole smaller but no port from making my own feeder...
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    Two of my ducks don’t want to live on my property.

    Wild Mallard duck behavior is to pair off and make nests this time of year. Domestic ducks still seek their own territory. Even after laying eggs in communal nests my ducks will seek a spot away from other pairs.
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    Marans and Starlights together?

    Your environment sounds like a good place for dry hatching. You should be able to hatch both type of eggs with the same conditions.
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    Training flock to go into coop

    Actually putting them on the ramp and making them walk up it helps them learn what to do.
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    Chick with yolk sac?

    I would cautious about placing a single chick with ducklings. Ducklings grow much faster than chicks, splash water, and trample whatever is in the way.
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