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    day 22 no hatch

    6 eggs under a broody hen, all have been developing fine. I can see and hear them moving around inside, but its day 22 now, and none have hatched, and none have pipped. I know that they are still alive. What could be the problem?
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    day 22 no hatch

    6 eggs under a broody hen, all have been developing fine. I can see and hear them moving around inside, but its day 22 now, and none have hatched, and none have pipped. I know that they are still alive. What could be the problem?
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    Swollen eye

    I found my silkie with blood on her back and neck but no visible injury, so I gave her a bath and saw that her eye is swollen like crazy. she can hardly open it. im not sure if she got pecked in the eye or what but im really worried about her. is there anything I can do?
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    How long can a fertile egg sit?

    How long can a fertile egg sit without being incubated? I only have 2 hens laying at this time, so it will take me a few days to get a decent sized clutch of eggs from them. How many days can they last before they wont be able to form an embryo? I'll be getting rid of my current rooster after I...
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    too old to give to broody hen?

    I have 2 broody hens, a silkie and a bantam cochin. They've both been broody for a few months. I found some d'uccle and sebright chicks who are 3-4 days old. Are they too old to give to my hens?
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    what kind of bantam?

    This chick was sold to me as a black oegh but now that she's growing I have my doubts. I thought she may have been a japanese bantam but after looking into it I see that she has the wrong skin color and comb type. Does anyone have a guess? Shes nearly 4 months old.
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    ameraucana rooster with bantam hens

    I got some ameraucana chicks a few months ago to raise for my aunt, but all but one turned out to be males. They are all sweet but my aunt cant have any roosters so I have to rehome them. There is one young cockeral that I have a soft spot for, hes a real sweetheart and likes to be pet and held...
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    Is my baby chick sick?

    I've raised babies for years now, and last year I unfortunately was sold a sick batch of chicks from tractor supply that all died. That makes me paranoid this year... I have one little black bantam who is always lying down while the others are up and running around. Her breathing is normal, and...
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    What breed is she?

    I'm going to rescue my friend's hen in a few days, and i've asked her what breed she is but she wasn't sure and i'm not either. Very pretty girl though.
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    What breed is this bantam chick?

    I have a young bantam cockeral, he is about a week old. I have no idea what he is. He was in a bin with bantam cochins but I dont think thats what he is. He is a light brown color, he has feathered feet and black and white wings. He is very pretty but I'm just not sure what he could be. His name...
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    Bleeding vent

    I have a little seabright chick, under a week old and I noticed that he was a bit more lethargic than the others. I gave him a vitamin suppliment and he lived through the night, but this morning I noticed the was blood around his vent. I dont know whats wrong but If anyone has any advice please...
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    Brahmas and bantams

    Im getting chicks soon and love brahmas, i'd like to get some. The issue is that I'd also like to get some bantam chicks and I'm a bit concerned about keeping them together. I dont think it will be a huge problem as chicks, but I also have some already grown bantams in my flock, and they get on...
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    my poor poor hen!

    She is the lowest of the pecking order, and the rest of them just pummel her. Thought it would get better over time, but its only gotten worse! Today the back of her head is bald and covered with blood and scabs... I cleaned it out, and I took her out to free roam so she could get a break. I...
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    boys or girls?

    My bantam cochins and my silkie are 4 weeks old. And I'm starting to guess the genders. The top two photos are the boys, and the bottom 2 are the girls? Thats what it looks like to me. also, It seems that the bantam Cochin that I think is a boy is annoying the females, pecking them and...
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    is my silkie a boy?

    I have a month old silkie, and I know its hard to tell the gender with silkies. my concern is, he/she has a very large comb... I know sometimes girls can have large combs too, but I'm nervous.... Any feedback would be appreciated
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    pullets or cockerals?

    Hi, I have some 2 week old frizzle bantam cochins. I know 2 weeks is REALLY young to sex, but I thought it may be worth asking. Also, if you can't tell... When should I be able to tell? I have a silkie too but I know silkie chicks are almost impossible to sex. Thanks!
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    these are bantam cochins right?

    So I got some chicks on Friday the 9th, I got a silkie, and three black "bantam cochins." They're starting to get wing feathers, and they look weird because the feathers are like out turned. Pics are below. I'm not to familiar with the breed, are they supposed to be like that? Or are they some...
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    these are bantam cochins right?

    So I got some chicks on Friday the 9th, I got a silkie, and three black "bantam cochins." They're starting to get wing feathers, and they look weird because the feathers are like out turned. Pics are below. I'm not to familiar with the breed, are they supposed to be like that? Or are they some...
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    help! my chicks vent is swollen!

    My silkie chick had a pasty butt, so I soaked her butt in warm water as I read online and was suggested on byc. now a couple hours later her vent is very swollen and I'm worried she cant poop! I need help! I think that if she goes to long without pooping then she will die! Please reply ASAP!
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    baby chick is struggling to poo!

    My baby silkie looks to me like he/she is having a hard time pooping. It does have some dried poo on its butt, but no matter what I try a CANNOT get it off! If I scrub with a damp rag for too long it starts screaming like I'm hurting it! What should I do? I also have a bantam Cochin chick doing...
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