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    Does a white head dot always mean barred/cuckoo? If not, then...?

    Hi all! Question: does a white spot on a dark chick's head always indicate barring or cuckoo genetics are present? I know it's not always indicative of sex depending on which parent(s) are barred or cuckoo. But can a chick just have a white spot without it meaning anything? Or is that white spot...
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    Would a broody abandon her nest at first pip?

    Hi all! First time letting a broody hen do her thing and I'm not sure what to do. We're on day 20, and are down to 8 eggs from the dozen she started with (I probably shouldn't have let her sit on so many to start). Over the past three weeks I've found broken shells a few times, and I assume she...
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    • Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs
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    What would I call this color/pattern?

    Hi all! Pretty new to chickens/genetics here! I'm wondering what this pattern/colour combo might be called for my girl Tansy? Also can someone confirm what her comb type is - I'm still having trouble distinguishing some of them 😅. She's a sweetheart and I love how delicate these markings look...
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