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    How to not start a fire or freeze chicks....

    Just wanting some opinions on what heat sources you people trust. My brooder box is going in a shed and it is still pretty cold outside. I have some 250 watt red bulbs from a local farm supply store left over from last year but 1/3 of those would randomly burn out. If that were to happen then...
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    Still an easter egger?

    I am wanting to be honest in what I sell so I have a few questions. I have 2 EE roos and some EE hens. I also have some Silver Laced and Golden Laced Wyandotte girls. I am wanting to hatch this spring and am not sure what to label the crosses as. I could just hatch the blue eggs but am...
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    Four thermometers four temperatures....

    Title says it all. I have 3 mercury and one digital thermometer that all read different temps. It is a forced air incubator and they are all in the same spot. Lowest is 99 highest is 102. Should I be fine since the temp is within range? What is the hottest and coldest option in a forced air...
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    Will rooster color breed true?

    Just curious to know if I reproduce the colors of one of my roosters. He is an easter egger but I absolutely love his red, orange and silver coloration. So, is it possible for him to pass it on? Would it be possible to incorporate these colors into say my silkies or wyandottes?
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    Increasing flock four fold.....

    It is going to be my first year adding to my flock and I had a few questions. I currently have 11 birds. nine hens and two roos. I am going to be hatching out roughly 40 birds and purchasing about four turkeys. The current flock has a poultry net but they just hop it to free range during...
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    Silkie Rooster?

    A few weeks ago it was decided that this was a hen. However, since then the comb has shown a lot of development. Still say hen? It is 23 weeks old and I know this isn't the best picture.
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    Are these roosters?

    It is my first time raising chickens and I was hoping that someone could tell me if these are roosters before I start the soup pot. Most I am pretty sure on but would just like a second opinion. First is Bombardier the Silkie Followed by Sandy Bird Followed by Shanaynay...
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    Help with electric fence

    I am fed up with feeding the wildlife fresh chicken. We have lost 6 birds in two weeks to predators here while letting them free range. So I am ready to build a fence. The issue is that I don't want to build a giant fully enclosed bird aviary. I don't really like the look of them and am...
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    Questions about electric fence

    I am fed up with feeding the wildlife fresh chicken. We have lost 6 birds in two weeks to predators here while letting them free range. So I am ready to build a fence. The issue is that I don't want to build a giant fully enclosed bird aviary. I don't really like the look of them and am...
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    What is eating my birds?

    I have lost an average of three birds a week the last two weeks and although I know that is a part of free ranging there is no way i can keep feeding this predator so often. Every time it happens there is no trace of the bird aside from a small pile of feathers. They are only taken in the day. I...
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    When will my roosters act like roosters?

    Just curious to know. At aproximately what age will roosters start being the alert protectors of the flock? Not too worried about breeding. I just want a hawk alarm.
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    Wyandotte questions

    I am on my first batch of chickens so excuse me if this seems like a silly line of questions. I decided to go with Wyandottess, EE, and Silkies for my first batch of chickens. I ordered 1/2 silver laced and 1/2 golden laced. The golden laced pattern looks picture perfect and I think they are...
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    How to choose culls?

    I am curious to get everyone's opinion on how they choose which birds to cull. I purchased 26 straight run birds anticipating some roosters for the freezer. I plan to hold on to two roosters but am stuck on how to decide which two. My first cull will be purely visual. But after narrowing it...
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    Cockerel or just a jerk?

    What do you think, cockerel or just a jerk? This is Red. At first I thought it was a pullet that just liked to boss everyone around and even pecks me if I am not doing what it wants. But then the comb started to change overnight. So opinions please. 5 week old EE btw.
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    Phiber's Coop Build

    I thought that after seeing all of the wonderful and beautiful coops on here that I would document the building of my chicken shanty for all to see. My construction skills are laughably lacking so this build is also to show those who are nervous to set the first nail that it can be done. To...
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    What will I look like?

    I bought a few Ameracaunas from a local hatchery 4 1/2 weeks ago and am incredibly happy so far. Since there seems to be so much diversity in the color of my flock I am sure they are in fact EE and not Ameracaunas. I still like them though. I am new to chickens and was wondering if anyone...
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    Ventilation Questions

    I am in the building process for my 8x8x8 coop and have some questions on ventilation. ATM my idea is to leave the soffit area open on both sides and simply seal it off with window screen to keep out wasps and small birds. Would this be enough ventilation or do I need to keep planning? The...
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    What type of Silkie do I have?

    Long story short the guy threw in an extra silkie and I can't remember what color he said it was. Just over 2 weeks old now.
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    What type of Silkie is this?

    Sorry for the newb question. Long story short the breeder threw in an extra silkie chick for me but I can't remember what he called it. Can someone please chime in and set me straight here. If it helps, before it started to feather out it had the baby quail pattern.
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