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    Barnevelder babies. Pullets?

    I have a 7 week old, 5 week old, and two 3 week olds. The younger ones just had their combs turn much redder than the older ones and it made me question their sex. Would anyone like to hazard a guess? My two young ones with red combs starting. My oldest one is 7 weeks And the 5 week old
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    Rhode Island Red 12 weeks, pullet or roo?

    Purchased some production RIR's from TSC. Supposed to be pullets, but 1 got red before the other. We named her Rosey, and Rosey has recently started making what sounds like a sick beginning of a crow! What confuses me is that both RIR's seem to have same body, legs and feathers, just different...
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    Barred Rock hatchlings got me confused!

    My BR's hatched and I was expecting to be able to sex them, no problem. However their head spots and feet color either don't match, or are questionable. Anyone want to make a guess? I "think" I'd call them pullet, roo, roo, but the medium color legs throw me.
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    Take a look at air cell size

    So, these pics are of the 4 that seem to be developing. Its day 6. Im wondering if I should up the humidity a little. I have 2 that have detached air cells or semi detached. When I candled before setting, I could not see any air cell. Also, not sure what they should look like, but would like to...
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    First Aid Kit

    Looking for some recommendations for an emergency First Aid kit for my new flock. I dont want to be scrambling in an emergency. I found a great resource in the helpful links section all about medications and stuff, but for someone who is just starting to build their kit, what would you recommend...
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    New to candling

    Hi! So, this morning starts day 4 of incubation for my 6 Plymouth Rock eggs. Ive looked at tons of pictures of candling and have been reading about it for weeks, so I gave it a go. I thought I would see more! :/ I see veining on 1 of 6, which is my lightest colored egg. I see air cells now...
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    Question regarding LG still air temps

    Day 2 of incubation. Trying Chooks dry method from her tip sheet. Lg bator, dry air. Temps are holding good at 100.5 (Its set at 101.0. Humidity is at 40-50 percent. Its in a walk in closet with no air movement or changes unless I open the door. My question is, my 2 cheapo thermometers state...
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    Newbie!

    Hi! My name is Cara and I'm from southern Michigan. I've been stalking BYC for 3 years with anticipation of one day having my own flock. Im so excited to say that we bought our first 6 ladies from our local TSC this spring. 4 production RIR and 2 bantams. Unfortunately, we lost 1 bantam early...
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