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    Accidental hatchling

    we didn’t get rid of our rooster soon enough and now we have a baby chick. I am wondering if there is any way to tell which of the hens is the mom. The Roo is a Colombian Wyandotte. The mother could be a SLW, a Buff Orp, or a barred rock. Chick looks SLW....I suppose I could ask if there is a...
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    When can I let the babies sleep with the big girls?

    I have 8 full grown hens and 2 babies about 8 weeks old. We have done introductions and they are all great together when they are out free ranging during the day in our yard (fully fenced and safe for the babies). We haven't had any pecking on the littles and nobody seems to pay any attention to...
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    "assorted bantam" bin proved too tempting. guesses on what breeds they are??

    So I ventured into the feed store yesterday with 3 of my kids. The store had just gotten in a shipment of straight run "assorted bantam" chicks.. since they had just gotten them in, nobody really knew what breeds were in the bunch yet. But, because they were so cute, we walked out with 3 of...
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    just showing off our new day old flock

    we got 9 little chicks yesterday: 2 barred rocks, 1 buff orp, 1 black cochin (standard), 1 Colombian Wyandotte, 1 silver laced Wyandotte, 1 bantam blue Wyandotte, a blue silkie and a partridge silkie...they are just the cutest things ever. hoping we don't get any roosters but I have a feeling...
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    best advice you have

    what is one thing you wish you had known before raising chicks and owning chickens....or what is one piece of advice that you think would most help a newbie?
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    kids and chhicks

    i am wondering how safe it is for the chicks to be handled (under supervision!!) by children. basically, will holding or touching them too much harm them? we've never had babies
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    new to chickens

    we have decided to add some chickens to the family. That being said, we have no idea what breeds to add. our friends have Buff Orpingtons and we love them (and their laying frequency) however each of my kids want their own distinct breed that can be "their" chicken. Now, I am ok with saying no...
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