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    Which heavy breeds can be sexed as day olds?

    Hi all, I have posted elsewhere on this site but thought I'd put this here too as the breed experts seem to be here :). I have a broody that I want to give chicks to raise. The last time I did this we ended up with a rooster, so I don't really want any more boys (I only have 3 hens at the...
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    To get Guineas or not?

    To cut a long story short, I have a broody chicken who has successfully raised chicks in the past and it is Guinea season here in Perth, WA. I was thinking or giving her some keats or eggs and letting her do her thing, but have been told from elsewhere in the forum to look here as they are an...
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    To sex day old chicks (heavy breeds) for broody or give Keats?

    I have a fabulous light Sussex (Prof) who went broody about 3 months ago. After trying all sorts to break her I put a couple of day old chicks under her. One was weak and didn't survive the night, but Prof was a perfect mum to Frankie who has grown into a very large and healthy platinum/silver...
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    Guess the Sex

    Hi all, I have a 2 1/2 week old platinum or silver sussex (not sure) - Frankie. I know it is too early to tell, but I thought I'd post a couple of pics to get the bidding started then update every couple of weeks till we get a conclusion. I am leaning to rooster, as he walks quite upright and...
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    Plan check for raising chicks in the flock

    I live in Perth Australia (spring time) & have 3 big girls (australorp, buff Sussex & light Sussex), who are around 9mo - 1 year old. They have a small prefab coop (with ramp) that they squeeze in to sleep & a wire run which is always open to a large electric mesh area. A couple of weeks ago...
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    Metric chicken maths - help!!!

    Hi all, I have been reading threads on coop sizes with a calculator coverting feet to meters, and my head is officially spinning!! I currently have 3 girls (2x Sussex and 1x Australorp). They are big at 7 months, and getting bigger. My girls live in a penthouse coop...
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    Shell-less eggs in new layer

    Hi all, I have had a pretty rough start to my chicken adventure but though I was getting the hang of it until now :(. I had 4 seemingly healthy hens (2x Sussex, 1x Australorp, 1x barred rock) around 7 months old. Aussie started laying & all was good. Belinda (Sussex) started laying and all...
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    Pre-fab coops - One or multiple

    Hi all, I have only been keeping chickens for about 4 months, and it has been a steep learning curve, but hopefully with the help of You guys at BYC I think I am getting there. I currently have 3 8ish month old girls (2 x Sussex & an Australorp) in a penthouse bought coop...
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    Does my vet know what he is doing?

    Hi all, I am very new to chickens and am trying to get a grip on all the ailments that can affect my girls and the best place to go to get advice on how to save them when they are sick - I'm thinking here is a good bet :) My 7 month old Plymouth Rock Frankie was off on Monday - still eating &...
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    New here, need advice

    Hi, I am new to chickens and things have not gone too well so far. Apologies in advance for the long ramble :). I am in Perth, Australia, so in winter now. I bought 6 beautiful heritage breed pullets (around 12-16 weeks old - Orpington, Australorp, RIR, 2x Sussex, Plymouth Rock) about 4...
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