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  1. riverman

    Is an underbite beak a genetic trait?

    I just noticed today my 7 month old BLRW Roo has a underbite!!! I've been hatching a couple chicks from him and got rid of my other BLRW Roo's already. Is there a chance his offspring can have an underbite beak as well?
  2. riverman

    Need advice on Orpingtons!

    I'm looking to switch out either my Delawares or Wyandottes for some Orpingtons. I'm looking for a good constant layer with a semi-meaty body and a very calm attitude. I've pretty much narrowed it down to Orps. Any comments on the subject from you Orpington owners out there? How do they take...
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    Looking for Cayuga Ducks, BLRW, Delawares, & Blue Ameraucanas in TX!

    I already have at least one breeding pair of each, I need more though. I'm into the 2nd generation of my Cayuga's and I need fresh bloodlines. I really need another BLRW hen and more Delaware hens. PM if you have some for trade or sell and you live around Central TX(Austin/San Marcos/ Blanco...
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    Need advice!! Choosing a Blue Ameraucana Rooster to breed with.

    I've got 3 Blue Ameraucana Roosters and I'm culling 2 of them tonight or tomorrow evening, so I've got to decide which one to keep! 2 of them (Rooster A & B) have some slight gold leakage on their backs and the 3rd(Rooster C) is from another bloodline and has no strange colors, buuut 1 of the...
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    My year old hen's tail feathers have fallen out!!

    She is a Delaware hen about a year old, and recently all of her tail feathers have fallen out!?! Is this part of molting or does she have something wrong with her? Ill get pictures tomorrow, and her black coloring is kind of fading. AHHH anybody??
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    Questions on APA judging of BLRW's!

    I've got 3 BLRW Roosters to choose from for my one Splash lady, All three men have great lacing in my opinion as well which makes this all the more difficult. I'm wondering what the small details are on the judging of these birds? I've heard something about the golden hackle and saddle...
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    I think the egg is dead, would it be smart to take it out ?

    I candled about 5 out of 20 Blue Ameraucana eggs today and I'm pretty sure at least 3 were dead. Would it be smart to just take them out so the other eggs dont get a bacteria from them and die as well? The air bubble in the bigger end has become a little imperfect, not perfectly round. It looks...
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    Cayuga's turning white??? why is this?

    I just bought a Cayuga pair (my first ducks!! I'm stoked!) and all the pictures I've seen of them they are solid black and green. The guy said they just started turning white not too long ago and it might have been form stress or the seasons. They're still black with the green sheen(especially...
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    When candling 24 day old egg, the air bubble has extended down. Why?

    I have 29 pure BBS Ameraucana eggs in the bator but they're 24 days old and nothing yet... when candling, the round air bubble in the big end of the egg has morphed or taken up more space then the usual circle. What is going on?!? A lot of the eggs are dead, I can see the blood rings, is this...
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    How can I increase the humidity in my still air?

    I've got 2 Little Giant Styrofoam bators that have worked great but I've never filled them all the way full before and my 40 eggs are 2 days overdue. I have a feeling the humidity is toooo low. I dont have a hygrometer. Can I mist water in with a little hand sprayer or will just leaving the...
  11. riverman

    Wanting to buy Black Australorp Rooster!

    I live in Central Texas, Received 3 beautiful pullets from a great blood line and wanting to breed. Looking for a healthy Black Aussie Roo from a local breeder. Not wanting any birds from a big hatchery such as Ideal or McMurray.
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    Black Australorp Rooster with white&black head! need advice.

    I'm about to buy a beautiful year and a half old Black Australorp Roo and I wanted to use him for breeding but he has a white and black spotted head. The lady called the coloring Salt & Pepper. Is this a hatchery stock bird with something mixed in way back or just a uncommon color outburst...
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    Need Pics of Blue Auracana/BLRW(Blue&Splash)/ &Maran chicks!

    I got about 30 chicks in the last couple days, Blue Auracanas, Blue Laced Red Wyandottes(some blues & a Splash, & some Maran's mixed colors. I had them separated but I put them all in a huge brooder together today and can barely tell some apart. There are also some mixed EE's and stuff in there...
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    Wanting to buy chickens/chicks in TEXAS!

    I'm starting a farm in Central Texas. I'm wanting to buy hundreds of chicks/chickens (from 1 day old - 1 year), different breeds as well. I don't want to buy from a larger operation such as Ideal or Murray. Send me an email with what breed you have, the age, and how many of each breed! Thank...
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    WTB 100 to 500 pullets about to lay in March or April.

    FINALLY! Found some land to start my small scale egg laying & breeding operation at!! I live in Central TX and can drive just about anywhere in TX to get chickens. I'm looking for 100 to 500 ladies that are anywhere from 1 week to 2 months away from laying. If you might be able to sell me...
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    Anything I can put in waterers to prevent freezing?

    Can I put something in their waterers to prevent them from freezing so quickly. Maybe some Apple Cider Vinegar or maybe even a little rum Might help shake off the cold as well!
  17. riverman

    Blue Ameraucana Roo X Blue Ameraucana Hen = Blue chicks?

    So I'm a bit confused, I saw about blue laced red wyandottes that if you breed a blue with a blue you get 25% blue 25% black & 50% splash or something like this. Whats the law or rule of genetics here to figure this out?? I'm getting Blue Ameraucanas, if I hatch the eggs will 100% be blue, or...
  18. riverman

    WTB Blue,BW,Lavender, or other Ameraucana!

    I'm really wanting a couple hens(4 to 20) that are already laying or close to it. Also interested in buying chicks or eggs! I really want some blues! I live in Central TX, will drive far or even pay for shipping! Let me know what ya got! Thanks, Payden
  19. riverman

    Can I sex my newborn BR Roo/EE Hen chickys??

    I have 2 chicks a week old, 2 chicks about 2 days old, and 2 chicks about 2 hours old! 3 are black(ones solid, other two are newborns but look sprinkled with gold) And the other 3 are gold(1 solid & 2 with black barring markings and black dots on their heads). Is it even possible to sex this...
  20. riverman

    Broody hen loves eggs but hates chicks.. :(

    I've got a broody EE that has been sitting on these eggs for a week or two inside the house, she loves it and stays on them all day. But Friday when the first chick hatched, she started attacking it while it was still hatching. I know that the hen helps the chick out sometimes but she was...
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