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    What should I feed my mixed flock of ducks and chickens?

    Hello all! I am receiving mixed messages about what to feed my flock of chickens and ducks. Some say regular layer feed will work and others are saying that a mixed flock is best. However, the mixed flock I am finding has 20% protein. Are ducks allowed to have that much protein? My ducks...
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    Ducklings and Chickens living together

    Hello all, I am looking for some information on when I can fully introduce my new four ducklings to the rest of my chicken flock. My ducklings are rather large at 6 weeks and almost fully feathered. Currently, they have been in the same enclosure but separated for about two weeks now. I have...
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    Silver Laced Wyandottes Pullets or Cockerels?

    Hello everyone, I am trying to find out if these two 6-7 week old silver laced wyandottes are pullets or cockerels. I know that SLW can be difficult to sex, but maybe you all could give me some feedback. Attached are a few pictures. Chick #1Chick #2 Chick #2 Chick #2 Chick #2 in right hand...
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    Hen or Rooster

    I need help. Is this approximately 19 week old chicken a hen or rooster? Thanks
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    Easter Egger or other bread

    Everyone, I am recently adopted four baby chicks from a school, and I am trying to find out what the fourth chick is of the bunch. I know I have two Rhode Island Reds and a Buff Orpington. However, I am trying to figure out what the fourth one is. I think it's an Easter Egger, but I am not...
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    Crickets and mealworms

    Since I am new to the chicken world, I was wondering what the protocol is on feeding 8-9 week old chicks? The feed store said you can feed them crickets/mealworms if it's not a meal supplement. Is this correct? The chicks love them. Some advice?
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    8-9 week old Ameraucanas Pullets or Cockerels?

    I have two 8-9 week old Ameraucanas that I am trying to figure out sex. I have attached pictures, so any help would be awesome. Thanks
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    Heat lamp, when do my chicks not need this?

    Everyone, Currently, I have 9 8-9 week only chicks that are fully feathered except for my two Rhode Island Reds. Both are almost there, but still have a little fuzz under their beaks. They have been outside in their coop/enclosure for about two weeks now. At night, I lock them in their coop...
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