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    The Mystery of Vanishing Chickens

    So... this year was my entry into raising chickens from chicks, partially for myself, and partially to sell. Recently, I did my last inventory and came up five birds short. My initial concern was theft by someone who was aware of my flock and I had sent driving instructions to, so I promptly...
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    Eye Gone... guess we'll name this one "Blinky?"

    Went out to the coop today to find one of my Americauna pullets being picked on pretty mercilessly. Haven't seen any aggressive behavior like this before. Looks like she may have actually lost an eye. Separated her from the GP, wondering what steps to take next. I hope euthanizing isn't...
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    Easter Egger / Americauna Question

    I posted some questions about one of my Americauna / Auracauna chickens in another thread. One of the surprising replies I got back is that the chicken isn't a Americauna / Auracauna at all, but a breed called an "Easter Egger?" So... this was my first year raising chicks (and selling pullets...
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    Americauna / Arucauna Cockerel?

    So... I have some thoughts that one of my favorite new pullets may actually be a cockerel. I'd like to vent sex (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/886680/vent-sexing) him/her but I don't want to potentially injure him/her in the process. Attaching a few photos for your opinions. Definitely the...
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    Vent Sexing

    Are there any EXCELLENT video-based resources out there for vent sexing chickens? I have found a few so-so ones with illustrations, but they have all scared me off because they emphasize that if I do this improperly I could injure them. I'm selling pullets and would like to reduce the...
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    Pullet Feed Question...

    So I am feeding my new flock the Purina Medicated "Grow" layer crumble. But these little beasts are ravenous, and I find myself going out in the afternoon with a second round, as all of their morning feed has been completely devoured. I have been starting to supplement their diet with...
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    Marking Pullets

    So, I am raising just over 50 pullets for the learning experience, and to make a few extra dollars. This project started because I decided to replace *my* entire flock, and because I know that lots of people want young layers, but don't necessarily want to raise chicks. I'm getting to the point...
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