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    Eggtopsy: Can you tell me what went wrong?

    *Post contains photos of unhatched eggs.* Hello all! I incubated 8 silkie eggs, all of which were fertile. They all developed and then 6 died right before hatch day. Two hatched. I took some photos of what I found. They were almost fully developed, but had not absorbed yolk. Any ideas of that...
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    Have you used snow/safety fencing?

    Has anyone on BYC used safety fencing (aka snow fencing) for their chicken run? I want to use something that is cheap, light and portable. I would run an electric fence outside. The birds would be put in a coop when it's dark, but would it work for daytime?
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    Rescue Rooster Has Huge Spurs. What to do?

    I recently adopted a rooster, and he came with huge spurs. How can I trim them before they curl into his leg? I attached a photo.
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    Registered Chickens?

    Does the APA register chickens in a similar fashion as the AKC with dogs? I asked around today at the county Fair, but couldn't get a consistent response. If I wanted to buy a registered bird, how would I go about doing that? And could I register the offspring? Thanks in advance!
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    How can I encourage broodiness quick?

    I know this is the opposite of what most people would want, but I need a broody hen soon...Let me explain: At our county Fair, there are some awesome chicken hatching eggs that someone has offered to me. It will be too late to order an incubator, so I need a broody hen. How long can I leave the...
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    What sex is my Japanese Bantam?

    I hope you can help sex Quintin, the Japanese Bantam.
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    Light For Coop

    Hello All! What type of light do you use in your coops?
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    Chick missing some head feathers...

    Hello all, My new buff orpington chick from Cackle Hatchery has a few feathers missing on top of her head. What do you think causes it? I have attached an image.
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    Roof for Chicken Run

    What would you recommend that I use for the roof of a chicken run? Would a UV treated netting work well? I have some chicks coming from Cackle Hatchery later this week, and I will be building a coop/run for them soon. I need to use something that can keep flying bantams in, but also keep birds...
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    Cackle Hatchery vs. Meyer Hatchery | Silkies

    Good Day, I am going to purchase 5 silkies in 2019. I am deciding between Meyer Hatchery and Cackle Hatchery. I was hoping you could tell me about your experience working with either or both of the said hatcheries. It would be especially helpful if you could show pictures of your silkies...
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    I Have a Serama question

    Hello Serama People! I don't currently have any chickens, but I will be getting some soon. I have a question. Are silkied seramas and frizzled seramas a purebred type or are they cross breeds? I will be getting Seramas (along with other breeds), and I want t help preserve the breed. Is a silkied...
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    My Intro

    Hello! I am new here. I don't currently have chickens, but will get some soon. I will be getting egg layers, plus some silkies or seramas.
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