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    Likelihood of this NOT being a cockerel

    Hi all! I’m 99% sure this almost 3 week old mutt is a cockerel, so that’s not my question. I’m wondering if anyone has had a chick at this age with such developed comb and wattles and it NOT turn out to be a roo. An olive egger mutt more specifically. I’ll post pictures of him and his parents if...
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    Pullet or Cockerel?

    Hi all! I may be jumping the gun here, but I’m wondering if it’s safe to assume this 4 week old chick is a pullet. She’s a GLC mix. Thanks in advance!
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    Will these chicks inherit crests?

    I’m trying to determine if the chicks circled in red will inherit crests. Hopefully the picture below isn’t too confusing- fathers are on the left, mothers on the right, and their respective offspring in the center. The two chicks’ father is the son of the olive Egger in the top left who has...
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    Trying to identify this rooster’s mother

    I know this is a long shot, but I’m curious if anyone has the same mix or can identify the breed of the mother hen. This is my boy (first pic) born from a very light cream egg (similar to the photo attached) and an olive egger father (second pic) and unknown mother. The possible mothers are as...
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    HELP! Possible Shrink Wrap?

    Just found this egg under the momma hen looking like this. Doesn’t look right. I’m sure the hen knows best, but should I intervene at all? It’s chirping here and there. I’m afraid she might step on it and crush it. Editing to add: it pipped almost 24hrs ago.
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    Mite Identification

    Hi all! I’ve seen several posts regarding mites and identification but nothing concrete on this type I’ve found in my garden area where I house two hens. I’ve seen them crawl on top of the hens but not on their vents or within feathers and no sign of eggs. I BELIEVE they’re clover mites based on...
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    Swollen Feet

    Hi all! I just noticed this girl’s feet. They look a bit swollen. When compared to the others, they’re definitely larger. It’s not bumblefoot because her pads are clean. She’s completely fine and has never been sick or injured, I just happened to notice this evening. Do they look normal or...
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    Feather Sheaths Still Attached

    Hello! I have a smaller Easter egger who displayed symptoms of illness/injury a couple weeks ago (went to isolate herself, wings looked a bit droopy, toppled over a couple times, sleepy, etc.) so my first thought was my rooster may have injured her during mating. I separated her and gave her...
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    Carprofen Dosage for Rooster

    Hello, can anyone tell me the proper dosage/mg for an average sized rooster (approximately 5-6lbs)? I’m seeing conflicting information and would hate to over/under dose. Thanks in advance!!
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    Scab on Hen’s Thigh

    I just noticed this on the back of my hen’s thigh. I tried to gently squeeze it but it appeared to bother her. I haven’t seen anything similar on this site. It looks like a large scabbed pimple about the size of a pea. Not sure if it’s an ingrown feather because it doesn’t look like the photos...
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    Olive Egger Now Laying Blue Eggs

    Is it normal for a hen’s bloom to change suddenly? My olive egger has been laying for four months and until recently they were a gorgeous olive color. Lately they’ve been more of a mint green and one was so light it almost appeared blue. I know OE’s lay blue shells with brown blooms so I’m...
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    Trim This Beak??

    Hello, all. Does this girl need a bit of beak filing or does it look okay? She free-ranges all day and has plenty of access to rough surfaces. I truly appreciate your feedback!
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    Rooster Limping

    Good morning, all. I’m in desperate need of advice as my favorite boy (5 months old) isn’t doing well! He started limping a couple days ago and it’s getting worse. It happened so fast. It doesn’t look like bumble, mites, or obvious injury. The only difference in legs is today it seems a tad bit...
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    Are these Scaly Mites??

    I’m not sure if these are scaly mites or not. I just noticed the slight “lifting” of the scales. She’s only 5 months. She free ranges daily if that matters. Thanks in advance!
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    Fowl Pox or Pecking Injury?

    Looking for help/advice. Just noticed this on one side of my hen’s face. Seems to have appeared overnight. She seems perfectly fine and healthy so I don’t know if this is fowl pox or the result of getting a severe pecking. None of the other 30 chickens have this or are exhibiting any sort of...
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    Bust Clutch or Some Hope?

    Hi! Looking for confirmation on whether or not this clutch is a bust. I’m thinking I’ve got three cockerels on my hands. Here are some key details: • 8 weeks old • Chipmunk pattern when born • Olive Egger rooster • #2 & #3 Welsummer hen • #1 hen unknown. Could be EE, Barnevelder, RIR, Buff...
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