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    Which of these two feeds would be better? And what do these values translate to in practice?

    I buy feed from my local feed store. In my country they have two categories to choose from: broiler and layer. Which of these would be the best option for a mixed flock of backyard Orpingtons? I have cockerels in a run by themselves, and they get to free range on the lawn an hour or two...
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    How did I get WHITE chicks from a blue rooster and blue/black/splash/cuckoo hens? And what will happen if I breed the white back to the blue roo?

    I have Bantam Orpingtons in my backyard flock. This is a new flock that I started in April, all adult (or point of lay) birds from various breeders of bantam Orps. I only have one rooster, he’s blue. And the 5 hens who are the possible mothers are blue, splash, black, and a black cuckoo. My...
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    Skin issue - Please Help! Do we need a vet?

    New and first time chicken momma here. What could be going on with Lulu here? Her skin is crusty and dry, her wattles and comb are pale and very dry (almost looks like craft glue that’s peeling off) and her face is white (like baby powder). She has also not been growing new feathers at all, I...
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    Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means?

    I am new to chickens, I have a flock of 8 Orpingtons (2 x full size pullets, 1 x bantam cockerel, the rest are all bantam POL hens and younger pullets). I’ve done some research on the nutritional values of the feed I need to be giving my flock. Members on this forum prefer protein levels of...
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    • feed feed advice guaranteed analysis nutrition nutritional value orpington bantam orpingtons protein percentages what to feed
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    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Hi all! My name is Stefney, I’ve recently acquired chickens for the first time. I live in South Africa, in the suburbs of Pretoria. I have 6 chickens at the moment: all of them are Orpingtons (2 x full size hens, 3 x bantam hens, 1 x bantam rooster). Please give me all of your best advice for...
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    • advice appreciated feed advice flock care fowl pox help new additions to flock new to chickens orpington run cleaning south africa
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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    Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop?

    Why do my Orpingtons (bantam and regular) prefer to huddle up on the floor at night instead of roosting on their perch? I’m busy drawing up plans for a luxurious coop for them to sleep in (this will be inside of a very big catio-inspired run/enclosure/aviary in my backyard). They’ve been in a...
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    Color Genetics in Orpintons with Blue Rooster

    What colors can I breed with a blue rooster? I’m still building my Orpington flock and he’s young, so what color hens should I try to find for him? Currently I have 3 hens for him: 1 x blue, 1 x blue splash, 1 x cuckoo. What color chicks will I be able to expect from them? And what are...
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