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    What gender are my Blue Isbars?

    I bought these April 28th. They were of mixed ages. It was my understanding that the splash was a couple weeks older then the two blues and the black was "like a week" younger than the blues. I do not have their exact ages so please give me your best guesses! They are SUPPOSE to be ONE roo and 3...
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    What gender are my Blue Isbars?

    Sorry for the double post! I think my internet hiccuped in the middle of it and I can't figure out how to delete this one.
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    20 week old Blue/Black Ameraucana or EE?

    I was told that daddy was a black Amer covering blue Amer hens. I was told they breed to SOP standards. However, the older my roos are getting (turned 20 weeks yesterday) the more I am starting to think maybe they eggs got switched with her Easter Eggers? Opinions please!
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    Alfalfa pellets?

    Anyone here use dry pellets or alfalfa tea? Debating between the two for our fall garden.. any experience? Good or bad?
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    Lice, worms and new molting hens...advice please!

    I know there are a million posts already.. and I have hit the 'read until I am confused' point Please help one more time. Here is my situation.. We rescued 2 hens tonight that appear to be in good overall health (time will tell) but are thin! I am not sure if this lack of weight is due to the...
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    OMG! I think I broke her leg!!! HELP!!!!

    I had the chicks out.. like I do all the time.. I turned and baby was right under me.. I didn't stop fast enough and stepped on her foot or leg! I think I heard a snap.. she is putting very lil pressure on it but a lil weight.. OMG PLEASE HELP!!!
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    4 roosters and two hens?

    We have been "chicken sitting" for the past two months. When the owner left, he said 'thought' the red was a roo.. there is also two others which are crowing (big one was the only one when he left but it was obvious with the other!) so not pictured as I know those are (and so did he) He didn't...
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    Edit: 5 1/2 week old pics(pg 2)Ameraucana? gender?

    Another 2 of my 5 babies.. (my Dh and 11 yr olds) others seem to be pullets as of right now. They will be 4 weeks on the 4th. I do have 1 week and 3 week pics if those help.. just let me know. Do they look like Ameraucana? I keep looking for pictures of what they 'may' look like at adults but no...
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    Edit: 5 1/2 week old pics(pg4)Barred Rock "baby"

    This is one of my 5 (almost 4 week old- 3 days shy) babies! My 3 yr old son's "Baby" Sadly the only Barred Rock so I have nothing to compare as they grow. What is your best guess... pullet or roo? It developed a crown early which I thought was a roo? but it's still the same pale color so I...
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    apple cider vinegar and garlic?

    A dear friend of mine told me I should be doing both. I did put a small cap of acv in their water but totally unsure on how much or HOW to do garlic? anyone? my babies 5 are 3 weeks old.. is it too late? TIA!
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    Edit: 5 1/2 week old pics(pg 2) golden laced wyandotte? genders?

    Here are 2 of our 5 (3 weeks and 2 day old babies) Both are suppose to be pullets and golden laced wyandotte.. however, My gypsy is looking darker and darker... then today I noticed 'she' is growing a wattles! Is this a sign of a roo? My 5 yr old's (named Cracker) other GLW looks so different...
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    Thanks ya'll

    Hi ya'll! I am a SAHM of 4 boys, a boxer dog, 2 recently rescued 6 and 8 week old kittens, 1 cat, 1 lizard and 5 chicks! We live in south central texas surrounded by 75 acres of woodlands. New to here as of end of April.. Wyo and MT roots here so culture shock for sure! lol. (it's hot! There are...
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    what is too hot for baby chicks? opinions plz

    I am totally new to chickens, especially babies! We decided 2 weeks ago to get week old chicks. They turned 3 weeks today. We decided because of the snakes, hawks, ect outside that we would keep them inside the house, in a brooder so they were close to us. (yeah, I am a freak and didn't want...
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