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    Broody hen tried to murder baby chick :(

    Two of my hens have been sharing a lay box because both are broody and I've only allowed them to hatch one box. A baby hatched yesterday and the Brahama she was under at that time didn't seem particularly motherly to her, but I decided to leave the chick until this morning and see what happened...
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    What breed?

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    Sexing Cuckoo Silkies

    Anyone have info on sexing Cuckoo Silkies? I've been reading about cuckoo marans but I'm finding it very difficult to tell. Thoughts?
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    Tick Sprays & Foggers

    I need to know what type of tick control products are safe for use around the coop (mosquito control would be a great bonus. I DO NOT want Guineas & I can't let the chickens free range anymore as our predators have been terrible. I had a fox grab a chicken not 40ft from me as I'm running at it &...
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    What color are these silkies?

    The first two photos are of what I thought was a lavender or porcelain, but in the last few weeks, spots have become apparent. Is this a splash? It is tough to see in the photos, but there is some buff/cream coloration on the back of the crest and hackle feathers. The undertone is a...
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    White stuff around neck?

    I just brought home a couple silkie hens and they have this odd white substance around their neck. Ideas?
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    Wanted: Cuckoo, Red & Partridge Silkies/Eggs

    I am in search of some hatching eggs, chicks or adult Silkies in the colors Cuckoo, Red & Partridge. Does anyone have some or can you point me in the right direction? Thank you! Heather
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    Partridge Cuckoo Silkie

    Hello, I recently hatched a single partridge cuckoo silkie egg that I bought on ebay (started with 8 - only one hatched). I am wondering what color cross creates this? Is it just a partridge x cuckoo or is there more to it? I've been trying to figure it out with the chicken genetics...
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    Can you help me sex my Silkies?

    Hello, I posted this on the 113 page sexing silkies thread, but thought I might have better luck here with a new post. I also got a few extra photos. Chicken newbie here hoping for some ideas on my Silkie chicks. I've looked at many previous posts and have some ideas, but would love some...
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    Chicken Newbie

    I am a chicken newbie, starting with a group of Silkies. I am also a professional dog trainer & behaviorist, so at some point, I will be training my chickens as well! This site has already taught me so much, and I am sure will provide me with so much knowledge! Happy to be here! Heather East...
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