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    Comment by 'yardraven' in item 'Silkie'

    I am new to Silkies. Great fun. Mad as hatters, very cute, and very friendly. I've kept Jerseys' , Americanas' and Light Sussex. There are always birds more friendly than others, but with the Silkies, almost all are friendly.
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    Help day 21 and nothing no pip

    Hey WyandottH In the incubator i had chicks pip on day 23 once, and a successful hatch as i recall. Under the hen it can take a while longer than 21 days because you do not have a controlled environment. When you are sure in your own mind that it's run its course, take an egg, one at a time and...
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    My broodies are driving me and my hens crazy

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    New coop construction

    Thank you, I've left a ½"x 12" gap along the top at the back under an overhang and there are two small holes in the hatch, which is made from iron plate, formerly a sun shade base. It also has a light fitting and reflector for a red heat bulb for the colder months
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    New coop construction

    Thank you. Apart from the cladding, most of it was something else. The roof was a heavy door and the floor was a kitchen table 1¼" thick. I varnished the whole thing. It worked out cheaper than friendly wood preserver, has a deeper penetration and seals the wood completely. My Silkies look like...
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    New coop construction

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    Chicks at different stages of incubation

    It's been a while since i've been on here. The little chick in my hand stirred something so ,,,,hello all
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    The 6th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

    I live on the Isle of Wight UK. I don't think my Roos are up to munch at the moment , freezing here. Any one know if the cold will stop my birds doing the business ? I have Jersey Giants & Light Sussex. 5 Cocks/17 hens. Laters
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    They are fun to see once they're all fluffed up. They remind me of a swarm of bee's. Those florescent tube lights are good and cheap to run--another good call Yeah they're not cheap here either !
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    Foodie The days are getting shorter here and the eggs are dwindling .
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    Good call Chicken Obsessed.
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    Well it ain't the space, you've given them plenty. They need about 12 hrs light with warmth. Dirt baths are important too. Lol the first thing my birds do when i put their food on a tray is, sit in it , then roll about, then flick it everywhere. Give them some lettuce (whole leaves) or cucumber...
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    Couldn't agree more. Get them to take the PEPSI challenge with shop bought and BYC-chicken. Unfortunately for me , my kids have named all my birds. When i say we are having a chicken for dinner they expect it to be sat at the table with a knife and fork.
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    They're madder than a bag of spider legs lol
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    Does anyone else have to deal with this sort of reaction from people, when they find out you raise q

    I have about 100 Chinese & 50 Japanese. Eggs litter the ground. The Jap's ain't big enough to eat, so it's the egg value. I sell 12 eggs for $1.70. With the money i get from chicken eggs, it pays for all the food for 24 chickens as well as the quail. In the last couple of weeks i found a...
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