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  1. FayoumisFreak

    D’anver Chick’s Genders???

    I have 9 Belgian Bearded D’anvers with a momma hen that are now just over 4 weeks old. It may be a tad too early to tell, but the genders seem to be emerging. I know (99.99%) that these first three are cockerels, but the rest are confusing me. None of them have any waddle development, and there...
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    Recommend Breeds???

    Hello! Let me first say that I believe this is the best place to ask this, but not 100% sure. Anyways: I am trying to find the best breed(s) That do well in an almost feral setting in northern climates. This may seem weird, but I kinda want to experiment with an open coop that I hope they roost...
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    D’anver Quail Pattern Inheritance?

    I am raising Belgian Bearded D’anvers and am unsure if the quail coloration is autosomal dominant or recessive, or sex linked. Can anybody help me out!? Thanks in advance!
  4. FayoumisFreak

    Barbu d’Anvers Color variety

    Hello! I have a broody Cochin bantam with 9 Barbu d’Anver chicks that are now 3 weeks old. What color variety is this chick? I can’t seem to find any info online. It is growing buff colored breast feathers, and has a splash coloration on its body (a few darker feathers in its wings and back).
  5. FayoumisFreak

    Free Range Chicks?

    Hello! My flock of 30 (gave 4 away) is 6 weeks old tomorrow. They have been in the coop since week 2 (w/ a heat lamp). They have been roosting up on the perches for about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. As soon as their run is closed off at about 8:45 they quickly perch. It usually takes an hour to get settled...
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    Easter Egger?

    Hello! My "Easter Egger" I received from McMurray looks odd. I almost see a sort of crele pattern coming in. Is she in fact an Easter Egger? Does anybody have an estimate of her adult coloration? Thanks for reading and/or responding?
  7. FayoumisFreak

    McMurray Extra Easter Eggers

    Hello! I have a large number of 3 week old chicks (that I ordered day-old). With the order, 5 Easter Eggers (Ameraucana with other blood) were paid for, and we received 8. Does somebody with experience with McMurray or commercial hatching have an estimate of what gender they could be? Would the...
  8. FayoumisFreak

    Ameraucana Coloration?

    I'm not sure where to post this, but I figured this was the best spot. I received 8 Ameraucanas from McMurray and they are 9 days old today. They all seem to have small differences in coloration. Can anybody here tell the coloration and/or color pattern of these chicks? I'm not sure if they are...
  9. FayoumisFreak

    Skin Peeling on Foot of Chick!

    Hello! My Easter Egger chick Iris appears to have peeling skin on her feet. How should I cure this if it is a problem?
  10. FayoumisFreak

    Feeding Dried Mealworms?

    Hello! While rummaging through the pet section at a local grocery store, I discovered a bag of dried mealworms for sale. They seemed like a good supplement for my new baby chicks. I bought them and then realized they were too large to be eaten whole by the chicks. Luckily, they crumble easily...
  11. FayoumisFreak

    Showing Fayoumis Chickens

    I love Fayoumis chickens and would love to breed them for show, but am unsure of if that is possible. Are they accepted as a show breed in the U.S? Is there a breed standard? If so, is there certain U.S areas that wouldn't accept them?
  12. FayoumisFreak

    Just Got 5 New Turkeys!

    Just got 5 bronze-breasted poults! They love to forage and explore! (Edit: Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys) ^They love to eat! ^ Inspecting the area ^ Group dust bathing
  13. FayoumisFreak

    ISO Chicken Genetics 101 - So Confused

    I am very interested and intrigued with all of these breeding projects happening. however, I don't understand the majority of this 'genetics' talk. I am not not sure what the complex symbols and lettering represent. Could somebody point me towards an article, or just kinda give me the basic info...
  14. FayoumisFreak

    McMurray Ship Time?

    I am anxiously anticipating the arrival of my chicks next week. The chicks (allegedly) will hatch on Monday. McMurray, stationed in Iowa, isn't too far away from where I live in eastern Montana. Does anybody that has used McMurray have an estimate for when they would arrive at my post office...
  15. FayoumisFreak

    The Perfect Free-Range Chicken?

    Free-ranging is a great choice for chickens. It provides exercise and a food source for chickens. But here in eastern Montana, there seems to be no obvious choice. Most cold tolerant breeds are predator magnets. In fact, the Fayoumis that I love must have a heat lamp in winter. So what? Starting...
  16. FayoumisFreak

    Hello!

    Hello! I'm Levi. I am not new to chickens, but haven't had any for a few years. My new chicks should be arriving from McMurray next Wednesday or Thursday. I am super excited to be raising my favorite breeds (Egyptian Fayoumis, Lakenvelder, Silver Laced Wyandotte) and piling up information to...
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