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    Where can I purchase​ Emu toys and walking harness

    If your emu ever accidentally gets out of its enclosure, if you’re trying to move it from one pasture to another, if you want it to stand still for medical attention, if you need to load it onto a trailer for whatever reason…you’ll be very happy that your emu is used to a harness and lead. Even...
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    tinamous

    I'm very interested in these! Could I get their information? Thanks!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I didn't start out by kicking him. He was my sweetheart, and I treated him like a prince. I dunno, maybe that was the problem when he first attacked. I'd just been hand-feeding him, then I stood up, turned around, and he came at me. I was completely stunned, as I'd never seen an ounce of...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Exactly. It helps to make contact with the skin so you don't have to cut through feathers.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I use a cone and a sharp knife. Tug the head toward me, slice the knife away with some muscle, one stroke, and it's done. I'd much prefer to use a hatchet so I don't have to be hands-on, but my aim sucks. You don't want to know how I found that out.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Thanks for the feedback. I probably should've done it several months ago, but I was hoping if I tried all those "rooster domination" tricks, he might calm down. But I've carried him, squirt him with water, smacked the crap out of him, and nothing works. Today was the last straw; I just needed...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    So...having some problems with Pinky Pie. He's becoming more aggressive the older he gets. I don't know if that's because I have more roos on the property now or what, but it's ridiculous. He charges the sides of the pen anytime I walk by (enough that he's actually rubbing the feathers off...
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    can anyone tell the diff from a polish hen to a rooster

    Thoughts on this one? Thanks! I think it's around 4 weeks here. And maybe 7-8 weeks here.
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    Black Copper Marans - Time progression of sexing - UPDATED with WEEKs #1-3 PICTURES

    It really looks like a boy, especially with the amount of wattle on the beak. You'll have a much better idea in 2 weeks. If it stays pretty much the same, you've got a pullet. If it grows and pinkens, cockerel. This is one mine at 4 weeks that I worried was a boy. Two and a half weeks...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    The parents look really nice. Keep us updated with pictures! I've got some Birchen eggs that I bought in the bator, and some of them are a plum color! I wonder how hard it would be to breed for the heavy bloom because I love it.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    You must have a sixth sense! I don't want to jinx myself, but I *think* at least two of my boys are actually girls! I'm used to my pullets who have small, darker combs until a good 2-3 months old, so I thought I had all cockerels when my GFF chicks looked like this at 4 weeks: But...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Glad to hear about Mud's recovery! Sounds like he had a nice welcome back, lol.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Thanks so much! I checked out some of these sites and would love to hear about others' experiences, too!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Hi there! I'm so far behind on posts but have been ridiculously busy. Just got NPIP certified and have been working on a FB page. Quick survey: I'm looking for some high quality Birchens, preferably black but will take blue. Sexed pullets or laying hens are much preferred, though I have...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Thanks for the info! How long did it take to get the results back? I've got 4 reeeally expensive chicks that I'm terrified are all boys. They've got very yellow/orange combs, and all my other girls have had the darker, shorter combs. They're a different line, though, and your picture...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Ha! That's totally my level of impatience. How did you get the testing done?
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Those are stunning!! I'd love to get my hands on some of them!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Wow! That's actually sort of impressive...and also a little sketchy. I'm thinking someone was offloading their boys to you!
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    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    I'm very much leaning toward pullet at this early stage.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    So sorry to hear that!! I hope he recovers, and quickly!
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