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    Question on color genetics

    I have a newly hatched chick from a cross of a black orpington roo and black ameraucana hen. The chick's down appears to be blue not black. I have read that black x black yields 100% black. Sooo, can someone share their knowledge of how this came to be? Thanks in advance!
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    breed anyone?

    Purchased as a black orpington. Has the black feathers with pretty green sheen, black legs without feathers, four toes and looks to be developing a beard/muff. Now unsure what she is. Any ideas?
  3. mire0042

    First-timer here :)

    I have jumped in the deep end without a life vest. My Dad gave me an old incubator of his (Styrofoam little giant still air) and I plugged it in with an automatic egg turner I purchased just that day to see how it worked. Only had thermometer in incubator, had put water in channels...
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    Mariks?

    My Dad has a 12 wk old Brahma cockerel who is not walking, poop is greenish but is eating and drinking like normal. He said it uses its wings to move around. The cockerel let's Dad move it's legs and doesn't act as if it is in pain but can not stand up or walk. Is this Mariks disease? Any hope...
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    pullets or cockerel?

    This is one of my RIR "girls" who is about 7-8 wks old. Noticed comb is turning pink and developing what looks like wattles...could she be a he? Sorry for quality of pics. If more angles needed just let me know :-)
  6. mire0042

    Hi! :)

    I am new to chicken raising and have found the BYC site to have a wealth of information for people like me. It is great the way everyone shares their knowledge and experience with each other. I am a transplant to Louisiana from Georgia although my roots still long for that red dirt at times. My...
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    What is your opinion on sand vs litter?

    I have a raised coop, 6x6 with slant roof. Will have 8 chickens in coop. Plan on building a large run off of coop. I live in Louisiana so lots of heat and humidity. What would you recommend to use in coop and run, construction sand? Litter? And if litter, what type? Thanks in advance for all...
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