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Soooo cute! Hatched the night of May 25th / morning of May 26th. Hairy legs, black skin and beak. Any thoughts?

Many commercial feeds advise to feed as the sole ration. These feeds are supposed to be nutritionally balanced but many do not list specific ingredients. I have hens that are constantly laying soft shelled eggs even though oyster shell is also available to them. One hen has had serious issues...

I have read many posts where chicken owners are looking for qualified medical intervention and can not find a veterinarian that will accept "livestock". ALL avian veterinarians are qualified to see your birds and will accept them as patients. Call around to check whether the practice has an...

I am in the midst of constructing this run before the winter snows are upon us and have come to a stand still. The run is 4'x8' and wraps around the 4'x6' coop. I was considering lexan polycarbonate panels for the roof and also for the walls to protect the flock from snow. Any suggestions? Here...

White bearded Silkie roo hatched September 17 and hand raised. Sweet boy shy around our older hens but watchful and considerate. Local ordinances do not allow roosters :( Sad to see him go. Would make a lovely pet. Easy to handle. Heavily feathered feet as well as middle toe.

Here we go... after reading EVERY post in this forum, I am sure that this is a little boy! At 8 weeks, he has not been chest bumping or doing any posturing. As a matter of fact, his "surrogate" mom seems to peck him on the head quite a bit. He responds by running behind her or hiding. No attempt...

A friend of mine shared her bantam chicks with me that she had received from Ideal Hatcheries. After 4 weeks, we separated the chicks that were obviously male from female due to grossly enlarged combs and lack of feather development. It seems as though she was given a batch from the end of the...