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    Between three birds- Name the Roo? because that is the name

    I do have a life outside of chickens—but honestly, this is pushing my bird brain to its limit. I’m definitely bird-centric, but wow… I need help. There’s only so much training I can do right now, and I have to keep my distance to an extent—because if Roo turns out to really be a roo, he’s going...
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    Mystery Chicks, Help- Video, breed and sex

    Hey everyone! As some of you already know, I ordered a batch of six "rainbow mix" hatching eggs that traveled over 3,800 miles to reach me. Out of the six, one was infertile and two sadly didn’t make it early on—but the remaining three hatched right on Easter (it’s now the 22nd where I am)...
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    Getting chicks to sleep in the coop without screaming bloody murder

    I’ve got three girls, about 6–7 weeks old for eggs, and their coop is secure. They spend the whole day outside, and up until now, I’ve been bringing them inside before dusk—which is a total pain lugging the kennel, wood shavings, and all the extras. They positively adore their coop during the...
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    Fluffy tail, different than the others... genetics?

    I am coming here to ask a question that has been looming over me. Apologies for posting a few threads in a day. I’ll admit—I’m new to chicken breeds and genetics. Right now, I have three Rhode Island Reds, all about 6ish weeks old. Since the very beginning, one of them—Isla—has stood out. Her...
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    Twins... now what?

    Okay—I've hatched oodles of eggs over the years, but this is a first for me… I’ve got twins developing inside a single egg. And of course, it had to be from my Easter Egger—the one I was really hoping would hatch normally and without complications. Yes, there are two embryos in one shell, and...
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    Anyone in USVI? Hurricane prep.

    The 2025 Atlantic/Caribbean Sea hurricane season, spanning June 1 to November 30, is projected to be more active than average, potentially impacting the Virgin Islands. Colorado State University (CSU) forecasts 17 named storms, with nine developing into hurricanes and four reaching major...
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    Question about adding eggs after initial incubation?

    Due to the ongoing bird flu panic—or at least what I assume is panic—people have started culling their flocks out of fear, especially since we lack decent healthcare on the island. Because I’m the only avian specialist around and run a bird rescue, folks have been leaving eggs at my gate—clearly...
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    Pet Deluxe Incubator- question about alarm and humidity

    I’m currently using the Pet Deluxe 18 Egg Incubator with Automatic Egg Turning—it was literally the only model that would ship to the island (20% of walmart ships here, amazon does not), and the features seemed decent enough for a beginner setup. I especially like the built in candler- works...
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    Do Chicks Care About Calcium? Or is it about companies and outdated studies

    People love to debate calcium and salt content in a chicken’s diet. Some claim that too much calcium for young birds is dangerous, but have you ever stopped to question where that idea comes from? I live in a place where feral chickens rule the land—quite literally. Toss a stone, and you’ll...
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    Demon Ant Control

    In the Caribbean, ants are relentless. Unlike their North American counterparts, some species here—often called Crazy Ants—form aggressive, fast-moving swarms. The moment an opportunity arises, they descend in overwhelming numbers. For example, if a rat is caught in a snap trap, within minutes...
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    Air conditioning, just enough to keep them cooler

    I live in the Virgin Islands, where it gets hot and humid. I designed a Wichita-style chicken coop by the sea (side-on shore, about 10 knots sea breeze), with bottom airflow, side airflow, and a run. I also placed the coop in the shade, which helps a lot, but I’m planning for the future. On some...
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    How far will a rooster travel to find hens?

    I have a micro-flock—three tiny, peeping baby hens still hanging out in the brooder like VIP guests at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Who chase me around the house for cuddles. I live on an island in the Caribbean, where you can’t walk 50 feet without seeing oodles of feral chickens (seriously- it...
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    New Member- live in the land of chickens. Bird Doctor.

    Hello, I live is the USVI (Virgin Islands) (1) I’m new to keeping chickens myself! I just got my first chicks recently, but I have extensive experience with birds in general. But I have raised hundreds of birds from eggs. (not a joke). (2) I have three (chicken) chicks right now. The coop...
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