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No, I only got the two pictures of the chicks, and this isn't the breeder. He just bought the chicks from someone else and I expressed interest. TBH, I didn't even know they were available in this area, I thought they were a super rare breed. Now that I know better, I will do more research. And...

I have the opportunity to purchase some Ayam Cemani chicks, and I wanted to get everyone's take on it. I've always read that these chickens are rare and expensive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_Cemani They are supposed to be completely black inside and out, from their feathers and skin...

I was able to find a local feed store that offers wheat as a ground cover for a very affordable price, but I'm wondering if it is safe for my hens. I'm worried about pesticides and other undesirables on the seed. Any thoughts on this? Would rinsing/soaking eliminate any of that? Also, thanks for...

I've sprouted in a mason jar before and just thrown the sprouts out to my girls, but I'd love to make it a bigger operation and do fodder. I lucked out and found white wheat from a local lady who sold organic grains, and she sold me a 25# bag for around $1 a pound. Unfortunately, she had to quit...

I have a cochin banty hen that has been broody for months. I've moved her off the nest countless times, tried using icepacks to cool her belly a little, destroyed the nest she was sitting on. She won't eat or drink and has lost weight. When I move her off the nest, she puffs up and runs right...

That's what we were thinking, that they should be fine. We are going to do the float test before we eat them, though, and also crack them into a bowl by themselves before throwing them in the skillet. Thanks for the input!

I found a secret spot in my coop that a few of my banties have been using, don't think more than a few days as there were only 4 eggs in there and I only have 4 banties. I've also gotten banty eggs from the nest boxes, so I don't think they've been accumulating for too long. How long are eggs...

Our banties are mixed with our reg chickens and so far this is the only real issue - there is of course the pecking order scuffles, but this one little hen is terrorized. I will try to devise a box like was suggested, but I'm afraid she is too timid to even do that - I may have to give her away

YAY!!! I know the feeling. We got our first a few days ago, and I was so proud I felt like I laid it myself! LOL Congrats!

I introduced 4 new banty hens to my reg sized flock a few weeks ago. Three of the banties have joined the flock just fine, but one hen gets jumped by my Barred Rock roo every time she leaves the coop. She has been staying inside all the time. I have to give her food where she's perched and...

Sometimes when I crack open an egg, I have found a small, hard, dark spot in the white next to the yolk. It reminds me of a tiny snail shell, and it is not a uniform color. It is not a blood spot. There is no discoloration around the spot. I pick it out and toss it and still use the egg, no...