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  1. InterestingChickens

    Bantam & Standard Cochin gender?

    Males.
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    What breed are these?

    All look to be pullets; it is likely just variation within the cross. However, they could be another strain as I'm not familiar with U.S crosses.
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    What is happening with my eggs!?

    I wouldn't worry too much as (as you said) it may have just been a one off, however, do keep an eye on it. Fairy eggs are fairly common with pullets just beginning to lay and as hens get older their shells get thinner. Definitely keep on providing oyster shells on a voluntary basis. This article...
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    Hello peeps

    Welcome to BYC! :frow
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    Rural King Cinnamon Queens

    Pullets. :)
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    Broken Brittle/Frayed Feathers

    She took a while to molt, but was soon looking better.
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    Easter egger (light Sussex x araucana )

    Pullet. Much too young for male specific feathering.
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    5 week old white Australorp - gender guess :) pics heavy

    Definitely a cockerel.
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    Breeds of chickens

    And why would preventing egg eating decrease the risk of reproductive issues?
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    Breeds of chickens

    Are chicken breeds known for their high egg laying ability more prone to egg production disorders?
  11. InterestingChickens

    Breeds of chickens

    Thanks very much for clearing up that confusion @TudyBOT .
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    Breeds of chickens

    Then why recommend it for preventing productive disorders, in your post earlier in this thread?
  13. InterestingChickens

    Breeds of chickens

    Supplemental lighting is often used in commercial environments to stimulate egg production during months where day light levels are lower, as you say. Is this detrimental for your birds, as they do not have a break from laying during the cooler months of the year, possibly even playing a part in...
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    Breeds of chickens

    And how would you go about doing that in a backyard environment?
  15. InterestingChickens

    Breeds of chickens

    Are chicken breeds known for their high egg laying ability more prone to egg production disorders?
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    Breeds of chickens

    And what breed would you recommend for overall hardiness and egg production?
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    Breeds of chickens

    @TudyBOT How many different breeds of chickens are there in the world, and could you name each one? Thank you.
  18. InterestingChickens

    Color of this chick

    Hard to label him a pattern, however your other EE's could be called red partridge. He looks to be slightly laced, but if he was a pure breed, it would be deemed very poor-quality lacing.
  19. InterestingChickens

    I bought EE/OE/Black Copper Maran hatching eggs

    The BCM's are black and your OE's are likely blue. The other assortment of colours are your EE's.
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    Lucky 13 and her buddies

    Looks like Tamari has been crossed over several generations. That would explain the pink feet (recessive over slate) and four toes (recessive over five).
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