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  1. AinaWGSD

    Ainawgsd's farm chickens

    We took drastic measures today and took a scalpel to Rose's foot. I hope we helped, but it sure looked rough. We got a lot of slimy stringy gunk and one chunk that looked almost like a tendon (it came out too easy and didn't cause any foot spasms or flopping). I'm not convinced some of the gunk...
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    Pullet or cockerel?

    I'm very sure #1, 4, 13, 16, and 20 are cockerels. With those combs at 5 weeks I have no doubts. I strongly suspect #9, 11, and 17 to be cockerels based on the red shoulder patches. That's usually male specific coloration. #12 I am 100% sure is a pullet because she's partridge and has the...
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    Ainawgsd's farm chickens

    Poor Rose seems to have stalled on her bumblefoot infection 🫤 There's so much swelling still, I feel like there's gotta be infection that won't come out through the hole in the bottom of her foot. Seriously considering taking a scalpel blade to it at this point.
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    5 week old chicks sex

    I agree, based on comb size and color both are cockerels. At this age, comb development is the only clue. Males don't start getting male specific feathers until about 12 weeks. Male specific tail feathers take even longer to come in. If they are a color variety that has marked differences...
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    Gender and breed help please

    How old? Age makes a huge difference in guessing gender. Right now, I'd guess the white bird and the wyandotte are female, based on a lack of male saddle feathers that the mystery chicken clearly shows. The white one might be a zombie, or she could just be a mix of a dominant white breed...
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    Brahma Chicken or Roo

    Cockerel, definitely. He has pointy saddle feathers.
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    Open Contest 🍁Halloween Edition🍁 BYC Poultry Caption Contest 10-31-25 Pic by TheChickenGirl16

    Chick or treat! Smell my feet! Hey look, here's something good to eat!
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    Do I have an impostor?

    Nope, all girls. By 24 weeks you should be seeing thin pointy saddle feathers and at least the beginning of curved tail (sickle) feathers on boys. Not to mention that if they were sexually mature (most cockerels would be, though sometimes you could have a very slow developer) they are usually...
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    Any nail art enthusiasts out there?

    We're all dressing up as pirates at work for Halloween, so of course I had to do pirate themed nails! I used clear gel tips and painted so the underside also has a design It doesn't show up very well in person, but it's still a fun little detail
  10. AinaWGSD

    The Sullivan Six

    Well, not all of them Paprika is being hit pretty hard by her molt right now. Ratty tail, shriveled comb, and I suspect she's the one leaving big watery droppings off the roost overnight. The droppings have me considering doing a prophylactic deworming. At least she still seems to be eating and...
  11. AinaWGSD

    Ainawgsd's farm chickens

    Well, I thought we were getting better, but Rose's bad foot is still very swollen. It's mostly "soft" swelling, I'm wondering if it might be soft tissue inflammation. We're going to try flushing with just saline and daily bandage changes for a few days and see where we're at. I'm also going to...
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    What mix and gender is my chick?

    Well that should rule out barnyard mix, most farm stores get their chicks from a hatchery so she's probably a specific breed or hatchery hybrid. You might be able to call the farm store and ask them which hatchery they order from. Then you can check the hatchery website and see if you can find a...
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    The Sullivan Six

    Artemis picture dump!
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    What mix and gender is my chick?

    100% pullet, congrats! As to breed, it might help to know where you got her. Farm store? Previous owner? Poultry auction? Breeder? Shady back alley deal? Just going by the pictures she could be a black wyandotte.
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    Greetings from a new chicken parent of 6!

    Welcome to the club! What surprised me the most my first year with chickens was how cold hardy they are. Sure, you should avoid drafts with very young chicks, but fully feathered chickens are wearing their own personal down parkas. My first winter with chickens we were hit with a polar vortex...
  16. AinaWGSD

    Meow Meow Monday!!!

    Since Halloween is this week it's a good Monday to post my (mostly) black and orange boys cuddling.
  17. AinaWGSD

    The Sullivan Six

    Yeah, she looks a little deranged with a wet face. Like, girl,  what have you been doing?! You do not need to dunk your whole head to get a drink!
  18. AinaWGSD

    The Sullivan Six

    Loving the motion effect in this picture of Limu Amalthea is still my star layer. Being both the best layer and head hen keeps her busy busy busy. Paprika is having some loose stools. But other than that, and a ratty tail from molting, she's doing pretty good. Artemis is photogenic as ever...
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    What type of comb is my blue-laced gold wyandotte?

    Rose comb, the correct comb type for wyadottes. Same comb type as my BLR wyandotte
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    Open Contest Fantastic Fall Fun Photo Contest—BYC's 2025 Spooktacular Halloween Hatch-Along

    Entry #2 Jack-o-lantern pumpkins and fall leaves. Also taken at The Great Pumpkin Patch.
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