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    Shipped Eggs

    Those eggs are not too dirty.... Incubate all, 'as is'... you dont want to remove what momma gave them. On day 7- candle them. I wrtie on eggs with a pencil a + or question mark. I write it down on a sheet of paper- with the date. That way I know if they 'were viable' or 'still viable'. I...
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    16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

    What is a Mosiac chicken? (sorry for my ignorance).
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    16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

    Does this work?
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    16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

    What breed are these? they look similar to my 'gypsy chicks' One gifted egg was so small I thought it would never be viable (like a giant quail egg), the other still extremely small- by other egg comparison. But I gave them a shot!
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    Twins... now what?

    I like to focus on the positives — those eggs traveled 3,800 miles to get to me! Out of six, one was infertile, three hatched, and while they definitely aren’t true to breed, they’re absolutely adorable. One of them has completely stolen my heart. She is so strange looking and sweet. It wasn’t...
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    Twins... now what?

    Sorry for not responding earlier. The twins were in fact twins (not an optical illusion or shadow), but did not make it. Looks like development stopped just before lockdown. :(
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    What special care do you give your flock?

    I am not a social structure chicken expert, but I was in a similar situation with other species. It sounds like you have such a kind heart — Thelma is lucky to have you looking out for her! I think your idea could work really well. Housing Thelma with the younger pullets in a separate coop...
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    Ended Farthest Shipped Eggs!—16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

    Thank you! I cnat take credit for the cuteness. I absolutely loathe Egypt. I told my husband we’re never going back — no way, no how, you can't make me. Two of the eggs hatched though one little one is struggling to thrive- not developing overall, cant utilize its leg correctly. I have its...
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    Ended Farthest Shipped Eggs!—16th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

    Ya, I am pretty certain — even just the ocean flight alone is incredible. I still can't believe they actually hatched! (even if their breeds were incorrect). Adding them to the flock I already have, plus two more unique species that hatched last night from a different clutch... I'm in way over...
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    Are these prices normal?!

    Haha, alright—so here in the Virgin Islands, “2-day-old chicks RIR” (which, let’s be real, were probably pushing 5 days old and already had a full resume) go for $17 a pop. That technically includes shipping and vaccinations… I suppose? Guess? Trust? It’s basically a mystery bundle. But hey...
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    Between three birds- Name the Roo? because that is the name

    The little paper pad you use to collect the blood sample? Yeah—can’t be shipped to where I live. So I’d have to send it to a "friend", who would then forward it to me, and I’d quietly send it out from here (around 15 days). Make sure that yours gets there on time! (used to work in a lab- and...
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    Between three birds- Name the Roo? because that is the name

    Drawing blood? no problem handle it daily in my workstream. But we have a old sequencer on island so mailing is not really an option without a *shit ton of money and drama- with a license. (and my microscopee is old... I can find anomalies- but dna sequencing? nope- out of my realm).
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    Between three birds- Name the Roo? because that is the name

    Great question! I figured the eggs had about a 50/50 chance of making it to hatch day alive—and then, from there, another 50/50 shot of each being a rooster. The two that hatched after Roo seem to have a different wing structure and are feathering out faster in both their wings and tails. Not...
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    Between three birds- Name the Roo? because that is the name

    I do have a life outside of chickens—but honestly, this is pushing my bird brain to its limit. I’m definitely bird-centric, but wow… I need help. There’s only so much training I can do right now, and I have to keep my distance to an extent—because if Roo turns out to really be a roo, he’s going...
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    What special care do you give your flock?

    I eat sashimi pretty often, and they always come with those super fine spiraled carrots (great vitamin A source). I like to microwave them (so they are just slightly softened- about a minute) and serve them as little carrot noodles—with a bit of residual fish oil, so they even get a touch of...
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    Awe, Thanks!

    Awe, Thanks!
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    What special care do you give your flock?

    My birds definitely get seaweed—well, technically it’s what my husband and I jokingly call “sea orgasm” (aka sargassum). We live right on the sea, and thanks to ocean currents, whales, and Africa, it’s become a full-blown invasion that’s wrecking tourism. Sargassum is packed with minerals like...
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    Comment by 'CabritaChicks' in article 'Integrating: A Pictorial Guide by BigBlueHen53'

    Doing something in the same ballpark—but with a twist. My three RIR divas have officially decided they’re indoor chickens now obessed with going for walks, their coop- but demanding to follow me inside. Today was the final straw: they were relentlessly pecking at the door like little feathered...
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    What special care do you give your flock?

    I cut bouquets of flowers, herbs and spices and hang them in the coop. Not only does it make it smell good, but they get a kick out of playing with it and tearing it apart and the tiny little bugs in it. I also give table scraps- especially watermelon rinds.
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    Mystery Chicks, Help- Video, breed and sex

    That’s exactly what I’m thinking. So basically, I paid a large chunk of cash to gamble on eggs shipped from what felt like Timbuktu… only to end up with a mixed grab-bag I could’ve picked up from the side of the road. Meanwhile, my own flock is sitting there like, you know we lay eggs too...
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