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  1. AnnieFoothills

    Cuckkoo Maran rooster selection.

    I have 8 rooster and 6 hens from my batch of chicks from April. They are fast approaching 16 weeks age and I have culled two roosters already. They were cowering the coop all day. I plan to keep one rooster. I am unsure about my flock behaviour. There are two- three roosters that are out of the...
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    When to introduce oyster shell to chicks?

    I have 17 mixed sex chicks that are now 6 days old. I am feeding them chick starter from UFA. Do I need to add oyster shell to the brooder? And if so, the shell I have seems fairly large chonks. Should I grind it up a bit? many thanks Annie in Alberta, Canada.
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    What is beak trimming for?

    I am purchasing some hatched chicks and I can opt to have them beak trimmed. It sounds barbaric, but I am guessing there is a welfare reason to have it done. For what reason should I have it done (or not)? many thanks.
  4. AnnieFoothills

    Cuckoo Marans

    So this year, I am hoping to start afresh with a new small flock. I live in Southern Alberta and one of the hatcheries has Cuckoo Marans on it heritage breed listing. I was going to get some chicks and raise them this year. Boys for dinner and girls for the eggs. I am not set on Marans as the...
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    New to BYC but not new to chicken keeping

    great to find this site. I have kept chickens both in England, UK and here in Alberta, Canada. I am about to get a new flock this year after missing out last year. I learned a lot with my first Albertan batch and I am making the changes needed to have a more successful flock this time. Looking...
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