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    Swollen comb on 7 week old

    7 week old pullet appeared with swollen comb. Does not feel especially hard nor fluid filled. Could not detect heat in it, but it’s possible. I would say it’s tender based on her reaction to my touch, but she’s a Deathlayer and almost any interaction can result in a lot of drama so just how...
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    Chick Skin Issue

    4 week old Chocolate Silver Laced Orpington chick. Discovered in this condition this afternoon. Behaves normally, heavy as a brick, no signs of distress. No blood. Only a tiny area of broken skin shown by arrow. Some of the down is crispy and matted. I don’t see anything weeping. Skin is pink...
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    Why aren’t Whiting True Blues more popular?

    In reading various sources about creating green & olive colored egg layers I have noted that the WTB’s are mentioned far less frequently in comparison to the CCL. Am I right or is my perception skewed? And if I’m right, why? The WTB doesn’t seem as popular to own simply as a blue egg producer...
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    Aspiring Olive Egger owner here

    Last year I bought Chocolate Silver Laced Orpingtons and Light Sussex chicks, and I enjoy them, but recently I have decided to also put together a flock of colorful egg layers. Which is what brings me here. I am experienced with poultry in general, but know fairly little about breeding for egg...
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