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    Sexing a silkie

    Ive bought a partridge silkie from a breeder but the breeder is a newbie herself and is not sure of the sex of her chicks. What are the tell tail signs i should be looking for? Before i went to buy the chick i did some reading and found this site...
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    Painting your coop

    I just wanted to know if its safe to paint the inside of your coop? The reason i asked is that ive just bought a paint call British 4 seasons which after 2 coats becomes washable, can i use this in the coop?
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    Clipping wings

    When is the best time to start clipping wings? I want by birds to be free range but not end up two blocks away. If i clip both wing like it says in the HOW TO section will the bird be able to jump a 6feel fence? or should i say how height can they jump with both wings clipped? Thanks Rik
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    Building my own coop

    Hi guys, I'm going to build a coop for 6 chickens which is the max I'm allowed to have in my back garden. I only have 2 chicks right now but the wife wants a silkie or two so I'm thinking ahead. Ive been reading around and I just want to make sure I've got my dimensions right before i go out...
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    Newbie looking for some help

    Hi guys, We have not long bought are own house and now have the freedom to have pet. I'm going to pick up some chicks today 3 or 4 of them I've been told there layman Browns if that's the right spelling. Anyway Ive a nesting box from the plan on there and Ive also set up a place to keep the...
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