This little fella was dropped to a Fellow BYCer's home (along with an ameraucana girl) after the original owner was evicted from their home, I'm assuming he's a D'Uccle (but maybe bantam buff brahma looks possible)! Needless to say he's attatched to his friend so he came home with us yesterday...
*DISCLOSURE*
1) This is open to ALL fowl (yes even ostriches), as not to discourage anyone by the breed of fowl they chose as pets!
2) Any BYC registered member is allowed unlimited entries!
3)You can either make or buy whatever apparel you choose to enrobe said fowl in (as long as it complies...
So I'm at my in-laws and one of their 5 or so week old chicks was hiding in some tall weeds and a young kid that's here visiting with his parents stepped on it! He scalped it from the base of it head on the rear and over the top! The piece I still held on by the front portion! Is their anything...
Just loaded the incubator with some wonderful eggs from ChooksChick and wanted to see who else will be hatching along with me
Top row/Silkies
Second/Frizzle Cochins
Third/Lav,Isabel X Gold Laced Orps
Bottom/EE's (2 Olives @ far right)
Just want to be sure on there sexes mostly, any info is welcome/helpful though
So here's my three eldest at 8 1/2 to 9 weeks
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UPDATE: seems there is an accepted sexing on these birds, the only issue left is the breed of the little red frizzle?!?!
So I know this isn't the "normal build, but it was my experience.
*Warning* this is not 100% done yet... I still need to order larger feeder/water... install the large window (maybe tomorrow)... install exhaust fan and lighting (plus run wires)... put hog panels over the top... and build nesting...
Not sure if this is the best place to post this or not (if not hopefully the mods will move it to the appropriate forum)!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chickselector/id383967163?mt=8
I just found this app in iTunes... It's from Murray McMurray Hatchery's for $1.99, it displays a picture of...
I just got a Rubbermaid 7x7 shed today to transform into a new wonderful home for my chicks! FREE!!!!!
I've read through a few threads that I could find in the search's, but I'm sure I'm missing a few things still!
I get the need for ventilation, this shed having two pre-installed sky lights...