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    Rooster?

    I have 2 Silkies who are 13 and 1/2 weeks old who I am still not positively sure the gender of. Do roosters have bumps on the back of their leg called spurs? Today I found a little bump on my blue Silkie a little pointy at the end. I heard all roosters have these and was wondering if hens...
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    Pooping in next boxes

    I have four chickens, 2 Silkies 13 and 1/2 weeks old, one Buff Orpington 14 weeks old, and one Dominique 14 weeks old. They have been pooping a lot in their nest boxes. I am worried this will be to much of a problem when they start to lay. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to stop...
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    Bird Poop

    Our chicken coop has gotten bird poop (more than usual) on the roof and on the tree next to it. Are other birds attracted to chickens? Also when they were little chicks birds were pooping on the patio outside the door where the chickens were kept. Is there a way to stop this? Thanks!
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    Chicken Food

    I have 2 13 and 1/2 week old Silkies, one 14 week old Buff Orpington, and one 14 week old Dominique chicken. I was wondering at what age to change them to layers feed. They are on the food before that (not sure what it's called) and heard that after 4-6 weeks of being on it you should change...
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    When will my hens start laying?

    I have 2 13 and 1/2 week old Silkies, one 14 week old Dominique, and one 14 week old Buff Orpington. I was wondering at what age they would start to lay. Thanks!
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    What Gender Are These Silkies?

    I have 2 silkies (one blue and one splash or blue?) that are about 13 and 1/2 weeks old. I have read that by 13 weeks you should be able to tell if they are hens or roosters. I have not seen any rooster like behavior. I still have no clue and was wondering if anyone see if they could tell their...
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