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    11 week old orp/leghorn crosses. Help me sex them?

    I'm new to chickens so some may find it quite obvious but after looking at several Leghorn pictures of both hen and roo, I've noticed that they both have substantial combs and wattles. It leaves me with questions about my young birds. I'm wondering about one bird in particular. I'll call it A...
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    Humidity question

    How do I in erase humidity for hatching without increasing the temperature? Every time I try the temp spikes. Otherwise it holds at a perfect 99.5 It's a homemade jobby and the humidity is around 45. Thanks.
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    How do I house three or four cockerels only?

    If I indeed have hatched four cockerels, how am I going to house them until A, we "harvest" them or B. we sell them to someone else to "harvest them"? I had great plans for a chicken coop, on the small size, but I think nesting boxes are no longer necessary. Any suggestions appreciated.
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    Mixed Buff Orpington chicks, What sex?

    Hi, My kids are four weeks old. I'm thinking all cockerels, what do you think? Their combs are nolonger yellow, they have changed to pink. No waddles grown yet but I can see where they are beginning. I think this tall white one maybe my only pullet if at all. She has the smallest comb however...
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    Frostbite damage to feet or bumble foot? Pics.

    Several of my ducks have sustained what I believe is frostbite damage to their feet. This is my first winter with them and I didn't know to keep the ground covered in hay until it was too late I fear. The lone toe (very swollen)on several feet look something like this brown (khaki) foot. The...
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