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    Jubilee Orpington Bantam

    Just hatched one Jubilee Bantam. Had some problems. A couple of chick's died but setting more eggs today. Excited to have this rare jewel!
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    Help! Presents like Mareks but how?

    My beautiful 13 week old Julibee Orpington roo has symptoms like Mareks but has never been outside near my flock and has only been with his girl since I hatched them. The rest of my flock is fine. I had another bird in the distant past show the same symptoms but it was not Mareks, the lab said...
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    New Coop is here!

    Here it is 6x8 5 nest boxes Insulated metal roof
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    App for that? Egg hatching

    I was wondering if anyone knew of an egg hatching app? Maybe something like a countdown to hatch with alarms etc. I would like to have one on my phone displaying the countdown. If not available. My Husband might build one. Any interest in this?
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    Black Silkie Pair

    Black Silkie Pair from show lines. 12 weeks old. I believe at this point that they are a pair. Cannot be 100% sure, but its looking more like it everyday. Hatched on my farm. All my Silkie foundation stock came from a show breeder. I just keep a few birds for hobby and only hatch a few...
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    Paralized Rooster Please anyone?

    My One year old Rooster started out yesterday just find as usual.. Later in the afternoon. I discovered that he had become wobbly and was having a hard time keeping his balance. He looked alert in every other way. No runny poop, comb is bright and eyes are clear. I isolated him, put some...
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    Off balance Rooster Wobbly..

    I just found my Rooster in an off balanced state. He is rocking back and forth curling his toes like he is trying to grip the ground in order to remain upright. He goes down on his hocks and rocks. I examined him for injuries etc. He is still quite strong and gave me a big peck on my hand to...
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    Collecting and handling eggs for hatching

    What are some of the ways that you peeps out there handle your hatching eggs? What I am asking is when you are in the process of collecting enough eggs to make a dozen, how do you store them, and for how long? There seems to be different opinions. I would like to hear yours!
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    How long should I wait? Two hatched

    My first time Silkie hen has just in the last day hatched two chicks. There are several other eggs but nothing yet from them. I am wondering how long should I wait before I remove the other eggs from the nest? I was surprise any have hatched. They got pretty cold before she decided to go...
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    Keeping chicks with hen, how to handle feeding?

    I have kept Chickens for the past couple of years, but I decided to go natural and let my hens raise their own babies. The first of some Silkies have arrived within the last two days. How do I handle feeding the chicks? They are in a Tractor with Mom and another couple of Silkies. So far I...
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    Prolapsed Silkie

    I have a one year old SIlkie hen that has prolapsed today. Of course it was right before a buyer was coming to look at her! I had to call them and tell them not to come. I could not sell them a bird that was not healthy. Anyway. I read over some of the articles dealing with prolapse and...
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    Pea sized Silkie egg

    These cute but useless eggs came from a Silkie hen. I know it's normal to get small and abnormal eggs. I have heard of pea sized eggs but almost overlooked this small one. Cute value is off the scale. My silkies are laying almost everyday. They are on a diet of good quality layer feed with...
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    Blue Orpington Cockerl Disney bred - Kentucky

    I have one four month old Blue Orpington Cockerel. I acquired him from my friend who got him from Terry Disney. He was hatched at his farm in TN. He is huge!. I hate to part with him because I waited so long to get birds from this line. BUT I only need one roo. I brought them home at three...
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    Used Brinsea mini advance or larger model

    I would like to purchase a used Brinsea with a turner. I really like the mini advance but would also consider a larger model. I may consider another brand of incubator with foced air fan and turner, Ditigal is a must. I have a paypal acccount. PM me if you think you have the incubator for me...
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    When will my Silkie go broody?

    My Blue Silkie pullet has laid her first eggs. I intend to let her raise chicks. She does not seem interested in sitting at this point. When might I expect her to go broody? I was wishing for chicks before it gets cold. She is around 6-7 months old. She is in a large chicken tractor with her...
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    Constipated Silkie?

    I have a three month old Silkie Pullet. She has been in an isolation cage since her purchase one month ago. She was doing fine until this past week. She is weak and there is hardly any poop in her cage. I have observed her eating and drinking but not a large amount. She is weak on her feet and...
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    Constipated Silkie?

    I have a three month old Silkie Pullet. She has been in an isolation cage since her purchase one month ago. She was doing fine until this past week. She is weak and there is hardly any poop in her cage. I have observed her eating and drinking but not a large amount. She is weak on her feet and...
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    New Cockrel and few questions

    I have a new Orpington Cockrel to add to my flock of Orpington Hens. Currently he is three months old and quite large. He is as tall as the mature hens but of course does not have the weight yet. He has gone through an isolation period and now is in a pen next to the main coop, where they can...
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    Why can't I send a PM or respond to a PM

    I received a PM but for some reason I cannot respond. I type in my message click send but get a pop up box asking me to enter a message. I had this problem once before and finally gave up.
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    Tell me everything that I should know about SILKIES!

    I just brought home two four month old Blue Silkies. Other than looking a bit dirty, they seem to be in good health. I have only owned Big Orpingtons, and have never even touched a Silkie until now. They are supposed to be a pair. Silkie experts give me your tips on raising happy healthy...
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