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    Thinking of Getting Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

    Hi, I'm thinking of getting Appenzeller Spitzhaubens and was wondering if anyone could give me some first information on them. I've done a lot of reading on them, but I was hoping that some people who actually have them could answer some of my questions. First, what is their temperament are they...
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    Help! Need names!

    I'm getting a new batch of chicks soon and I have no idea what to name them. Does anyone have any suggestions? I normally do themes, but I'm open to any new and cute names. Thank You! For anyone who wants to know I'm getting Appenzeller Spitzhaubens, Silver-laced Orpingtons, and Red-laced Blue...
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    Good companion chickens?

    I'm looking to get some Appenzeller Spitzhauben this spring and am wondering what breeds would be good companions for them. For those of you who don't know Appenzeller Spitzhaubens are a crested breed and I'm worried that they will get picked on. Thank you! Edit: I'm looking for a breed that's...
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    Are Sumatra's good layers?

    I'm thinking of getting some Sumatras next spring, but some sites say they are really good layers and others say they lay very few eggs. I was wondering if anyone who has Sumatras could tell me how well they lay.
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    Looking for Appenzeller Spitzhaubens in NH

    Hello, I am looking for anyone who has Appenzeller Spitzhaubens for sale or trade. I plan on getting them in the spring, but I am starting to look for breeders now. I live in New Hampshire I am willing to trade or buy Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicks or eggs. Thank You!
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    White lumps on comb?

    Are they fowlpox?
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    Injured Foot

    My 5-month-old bantam injured her foot, most of the foot is green and she has some cuts along the side of her longest toe. She has only been standing on her good foot and limping badly whenever she has to walk. I soaked her foot in Epsom salt and sprayed it with Veterycin and Alushield. Is there...
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    Dutch with blue earlobes?

    I have what I think is a Dutch bantam but she has bright blue earlobes. is this normal? She is around 3 months old. Also, does anyone know what color variety she is? Sorry, the pictures are so blurry, she doesn't like sitting still.
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    What was the first bantam chicken breed?

    What was the first bantam breed? I've tried researching this but didn't get much and I was wondering if anyone knows.
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    Keeping Doves

    I'm phasing out my laying chickens and I was wondering if it was possible to keep doves in the chicken coop. I've measured the run and it is a good size for 2-4 doves depending on their size, but a third of it is split off for my bantam show chickens. The coop is a good size but the roof is not...
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    Are maple leaves poisonous?

    I put a blind up for my pullets made of maple branches, they aren't really eating it but I wanted to make sure it was safe for them.
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    what is a Satin?

    I've been hearing about a Silkie like chicken called a Satin, but I can't find a definition or what qualifies as a Satin anywhere. Can anyone help me?
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    Hen acting like a rooster

    I have a hen that in the last couple of weeks has started acting like a rooster. She is 2 years old and lays eggs. Recently when I let them out to free-range she started squawking like a rooster whenever she found food, she has never done this before and was always the greediest hen. This has...
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    What breed an gender is this?

    Does anyone know what breed or gender this is, she/he is about 6 weeks old.
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    What are the benefits of heritage breed chickens?

    I was just wondering what the benefits of raising heritage chickens would be compared to raising hybrid breeds.
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    Heritage vs. commercial chicken breeds

    I am wondering what the pros and cons of heritage and commercial breeds are, as well as some examples of both breeds. Thank you!
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    Help! Turns out my crele oegb is not really a crele.

    I was told this was a Crele Old English game Bird when I bought her, but somebody recently told me she wasn't. Does anyone have any idea of what she might be?
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    What color is my Dutch bantam?

    I think this is a Dutch hen, but I could be wrong. I was wondering if anyone knows what color she is, I was thinking maybe light brown.
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    Please help me name my chick

    I have a month old brown Dutch hen that I want to name. I put some of my favorite names in the poll so you can vote on them, but if you have any other names that start with P please share them.
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    Please help me choose a name!

    Hi, I have a Dutch hen that I am looking to name. I created a poll so that you can vote on your favorite name. If you have any other name suggestion please share them, especially if it starts with P.
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