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    Mystery Chicken - What breed am I?

    I just got this little chick from a neighbor, who got it from a little girl, who knocked on his door (he has a ranch) and tearfully begged him to take the chick as her parents wouldn't let her keep it. I think it's a girl, I am guessing maybe 4-5 weeks old. She has feathered feet and bright...
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    My "Easter Eggers" Lay white eggs; Are they really EEs? *photos*

    Well, after six months of suspense, three of my hens, who are supposed to be Easter Eggers are all laying white eggs. I am a bit ambivalent about it....they are gorgeous ladies and I appreciate any eggs I get, but can someone tell me if that is normal or if these ladies are EE imposters? If...
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    Guineas - 7 month old, two males, San Diego

    Pair of male guineas. This is a pair of seven month old hand raised guineas who live with my flock of six chickens. "Scratch" trained, and kept cooped at night. Great bug control and watch dogs. They are getting a bit too aggresive with my girls. Must go as a pair - they are inseparable...
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    Heartbroken after a chicken raid

    My flock of nine chickens and two guineas have been free ranging for about three months (they're 6-7 months old). We have a fully fenced (chain link) acre property and live in rural East County of San Diego. I came home yesterday to find one of my barred rock hens lying dead in the yard. I am...
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    Help! Hurt Guinea Keet

    I need some advice. I promised myself I wouldn't be tempted by special needs babies at the feed store, but this chick was about to be destroyed and I couldn't help myself. She apparently got her leg crushed by the others during shipping. She is 1-2 days old. She is drinking water and eating...
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    Finally Got My Chicks

    After lurking on backyard chicken for the past nine months, researching poultry raising, and harrassing my husband with at least ten different coop designs, I finally have chicks! 2 Buff Orpington, 2 Barred Rock and 2 Black sex link, now one week old and thriving. I am amazed how attached I've...
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