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    Genders

    Anything labeled straight run this year is male heavy. Female ees are more uniform in color, not splotchey, the dark red feathers on the back of the shoulders also indicates male.
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    Mostly Males?

    Not really, not like a male. Small comb abd wattles, female specific coloring on a few, at what 10-12ish weeks? All are pullets. Male pointed feathers don't come in until 14-16 and they don't look like that.
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    Infertile rooster?

    Is he a fluffy boy?
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    Mostly Males?

    I don't see any males.
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    Easter Egger and Olive Egger confusion

    Olive eggers are a type of Easter eggers. Most olive eggers are black because they typically use marans in the lineage. . You can cross an ee with a brown egg are call the chicks olive eggers
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    Too much calcium

    She sounds like she's have reproductive issues so yes, the extra calcium is no longer necessary.
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    Too much calcium

    Why are thinking too much calcium? What's her normal diet, including treats? Is she trying to lay? Is it hot? Oats aren't great for chickens, I'd reccomend you not do that.
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    Help?? Quail chick born with brain outside of head

    You're going to have to put it down, I'm sorry. I can't see much but it doesn't look good.
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    Good layer and freindly breeds ?

    Speckled sussex
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    Odd "tag" hanging off from chick's bumm.

    Just making sure, many people try.
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    Odd "tag" hanging off from chick's bumm.

    Is it the navel scab? Leave it alone, it should fall off.
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    Help?? Quail chick born with brain outside of head

    Can you get pictures, please? If it's the brain, the only thing you can do is put it down.
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    Chick crumbles not ok for adult chickens?

    I'm surprised at their answer. Yeah, that's why you provide oyster shells for your laying hens. The feed is fine for everyone as long as the hens have oyster shell. Hens need protein, more then 16%.
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    Sudden extreme aggression from one chick--possible rooster?

    When you catch it being aggressive, peck it with fingers. Hard. 🤌
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    Sudden extreme aggression from one chick--possible rooster?

    Not really, the most aggressive birds I've had have been hens.
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    Why are my chicks so skittish?

    What type of brooder? At 4 weeks, they no longer nger need one and can go out. Chickens aren't typically cuddly animals, and they're prey instincts hate things coming from above.
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    Molting or Mites?

    She's being picked. What's the coop space, for how many birds? Diet? Since the rib doesn't have the issue, she's likely the culprit.
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    Mites

    Get some permethrine based powder or spray and treat him, empty your coop and treat the coop, then get all new bedding and litter.
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    Preventing Coccidia in Silkies

    Honestly, just raise them on normal feed and plain water and if they show symptoms, treat as needed.
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