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    Buff Silkie-Pullet or Cockerel?

    Hi there! I adopted this buff silkie that is 3-4 months old. Just wondering if anyone has a guess as to gender? Thanks!
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    Need help with dosing tetracycline

    Hi there, I have a standard Cochin hen that has presented with labored breathing. I took her to the vet, whi told me to administer 40mg of tetracycline for 4 days. I was able to pick up 250mg capsules from Tractor Supply, and cut and measured for the 40mg dose. The trouble I am having...
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    Are standard cochins especially slow to feather out?

    I had my first batch of chicks arrive from Meyer on the 30th of April. I ended up losing my jubilee orp and my blue cochin, unfortunately...however Meyer made it right and while I wasn't able to secure another jubilee, I was able to get another standard blue cochin at the last moment the...
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    Anyone else having babies shipped from Meyer Hatchery today?

    I just noticed my shipping label was created! No tracking info yet, but I'm SO excited. This is my first time ordering through the mail, so I'm a little nervous, too. I have a blue cochin, a blue splash marans, a golden cuckoo marans, and a jubilee orpington showing up between tomorrow and...
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    Sick or injured hen?

    Hello everyone, I’m caring for a friend’s 3-4 year old hen while she’s out of town. She isn’t doing well, and I’m wondering if anyone can shed some light on what could be wrong? A week or so ago, the neighbors dogs got a hold of a couple of hens. My friend found this one in the field behind...
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    My chickens don’t like leaving the coop...not sure what to do?

    Hi all! My three 10-11 week old chicks went outside full time this fall when they were fully feathered. I kept them locked in their coop for one week before introducing them to their run...and they want nothing to do with it! I do live in Wisconsin and I understand it’s cold, but even when we...
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    Any other makeup addicts out there?

    I am obsessed with collecting makeup and practicing different looks and techniques. From indie brands to well-known Sephora items, I am not picky! I could spend hours watching makeup tutorials. I plan to start trying to create my own eyeshadows as well. Is there anyone else out there who loves...
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    They grow up so fast...

    Already taking selfies!
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    Ancona/Australorp Mixes

    Hey there! I know it’s probably too early to tell, but I wanted to open a thread on guessing the genders of my three new Ancona/Australorp crosses. I’ll post new pics each week. We aren’t sure exactly what day they hatched, but are guessing they are 10-12 days old. Anyone care to hazard a very...
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    Genetics question on crossbred babies

    Hi there! I just got 3 aconda/Australorp cross chicks. I am curious as to what they’ll likely feather out to be. Dad was the ancoda, mom was the Australorp. Just wondering if I can expect solid black babies or if there is a chance for speckles? Thanks!
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    Quick question on brooders...

    Hi all! I am beginning to gather things in anticipation of getting chicks in the spring. After lookin around BYC, I see a lot of people use Rubbermaid containers for brooders and I think this would work well for me. I plan on getting a 35 gallon container...but am unsure if this will be big...
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    Coop Kits--any recommendations?

    Hi all, I have been looking for a coop for ages. I had hoped I would be able to find someone to build one for me, but no luck there. And as for me, I wouldn't know the first thing about constructing anything...even a bird house! So I was wondering if anyone has bought a 'coop kit' from places...
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    Hello to BYC!

    Hi everyone! I have been a 'lurker' on BYC since July, and have finally decided to join this wonderful community! I have been trying to talk my husband into getting a few hens for over a year, and well...I was finally successful! So now it is my mission to arm myself with as much knowledge...
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