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    Polish chick male or female?

    I was browsing though the forum and saw a post about polish chicks being sexed by the shape of their puff crest on the top of their head. Is there any truth to this? I only saw one person make the comment but they stated it worked for them. If so are they any readers familiar with Polish that...
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    Chick likes to sit down?

    I have a 1 week old chick that seems to like to sit down. She is active (when she is not sitting down) eats and drinks no problem. Sometimes she will even sit down in front of the food dish and eat sitting down. She does not have pasty butt and doesn’t mind being held. When she sits she stays...
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    White Marans chick or Blue Splash?

    I got an Hatchery pick Marans chick. The possibles listed were all the normal Marans variety. However my chick looks like she could be white or blue splash. When she is next to my lavender Orpington they look like a similar color. All the white Maran chick photos I’ve seen seem to have a bluish...
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    Baby chick with giant crop?

    I have 3/4 day old chicks and my barred rock’s crop seems enormous! This morning it seemed to have gone down a bit but it’s still pretty large. Can they have crop problems this young? Or is she just a little piggy? I have offered chick grit just incase. Any advice is appreciated!
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    Anyone Know Where to find Hobbit Hole coop plans?

    I am looking for Hobbit Hole plans to try and build my own coop. Having trouble finding any. I am willing to pay for the plans.
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    Premade vs homemade coops?

    My dad was going to make my backyard coop however he said he was adding up the cost of supplies and thought that a pre made coop would be cheaper. I started looking at some and noticed none of them have very good reviews? Does anyone have a premade coop that they love and holds 6-8 chickens...
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    Experience with First Saturday Lime?

    Does anyone use First Saturday Lime? It seems to be an amazing product with multiple uses. They suggest "white washing" the inside of your coop with it. Since the insides of coops are usually not painted and mites like bare wood this seems like a great idea! Has anyone tried it before with good...
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    Best organic chick starter?

    I am looking for a decent organic chick started feed. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Are Cochins really that bad at laying?

    I am picking the breeds to start my flock and of course I love the Cochins. However I have seen mixed infromation on them and laying. Is it true they are not good layers?
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    What is the best feed?

    New to chickens. For pullets and older what brand is the best food for hens? Is there an online source you recommend? My chickens will be "urban backyard" chickens so feed stores are about an hour from me.
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    Hello!

    Hi I am new to the site and new to owning chickens. The city I live in recently passed a new orandince to allow backyard chickens. I plan on getting a small flock for this spring. My dad who has owned chickens before and is making a coop for me. I am excited but also nervous since reading some...
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