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    First Copper Maran Egg

    We got our first speckled dark brown egg from our Alchemist Farm Copper Maran today! We got her this past May. The egg is so pretty.
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    First Egg Ever!

    We got our first chicken egg today. It’s a blue color egg from one our our Azure Egger from Alchemist Farms. We got a double yolk! Twins?
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    How do Isterilize a used coop?

    Hi, My SIL gave me her old coop. How do I sterilize quickly sterilize a coop for biosecurity? Her four chickens lived in it up until yesterday. The coop is still on my hubby’s truck outside. I am too chicken to bring it in. Our chickens free range in our enclosed backyard.
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    Help Blind Chick

    Hi, We rescued a blind sex-linked chick a few days ago. She’s a few days old. What are the best ways you’ve tried to help your blind chick live life to the fullest? Thanks!
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    Need help diagnosing suddenly very weak 7.5 week old chicken

    Here are the details: 1) Black Copper Maran, 7.5 weeks. Compared to the other chickens, she's the leader and biggest one of the flock. 2) Lethargic, can stand briefly, then slowly falls over, not making a lot of sounds, still chirping a little 3) Exhibiting symptoms for 24+ hours 4) No other...
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    Quality of Life & Life Expectancy for Chick with Splayed Legs

    Our chick has been home with us for 33 days. During our contactless chick pickup, I did not notice that one of our silkies has splayed legs until we got home. I tried to correct the chicks legs with vet tape, made a chair, separated it, fed it egg yolk, and fruit-infused probiotic water. I am...
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    What breed is a Yellow Hair Chicken?

    Just wondering if you'll know what breed is a "yellow hair" or "yellow" chicken. I've only seen them cooked at the local Asian market deli. These yellow chickens are leaner and have better flavor than whole fryer chickens. Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell...
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    What is a yellow hair chicken?

    Just wondering if you'll know what breed is a "yellow hair" or "yellow" chicken. I've only seen them cooked at the local Asian market deli. These yellow chickens are leaner and have better flavor than whole fryer chickens. Also, do you know if there are any hatcheries or breeders that sell...
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    Alchemist Farms

    Have you purchased chicks from Alchemist Farms? What was your experience? For straight-run, did you get 50/50 female/male?
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    Chickens in San Ramon, CA City Ordinance

    In San Ramon residential areas, up to 5 hens are allowed. No roosters. Backyard coops are allowed, but there are setback requirements. See details here: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/community_development/planning_services/zoning_ordinance
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    This old house chicken coop

    My spouse is building me this chicken coop! So excited. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/yards/21015894/build-it-how-to-build-a-chicken-coop Has anyone tried to build this? Thoughts?
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    Covid-19 & Chickens

    Is it possible that chickens may carry the Covid-19 virus and transfer it to their flock and flock owners? and vice versa? I am worried about buying chicks from a feed store, where there are people who cannot practicing social distancing when handling the chicks. Thoughts?
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    Interest in starting a new flock

    We've been sheltering in place for 5 weeks as a result of Covid-19 spreading in our area. My spouse thinks it would be a good idea to secure our food source by starting a chicken flock. My kiddos joined 4H this year. My kids were introduced to chickens, and were so elated that my spouse gave...
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