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    Did I breed a frizzle ? Odd feather development in 3 day old BCM mix

    I had my first successful hatch in my new Brinsa. 5 out of 7 hatched two days ago and I have noticed odd feather development on one chick. The first 4 pictures are of said chick. The 4th and 5th picture are another chick from the same hatch for comparison. The rooster is a BCM (will find a...
  2. NorCalChicks101

    Did I breed a frizzle ? Odd feather development in 3 day old BCM mix

    I had my first successful hatch in my new Brinsa. 5 out of 7 hatched two days ago and I have noticed odd feather development on one chick. The first 4 pictures are of said chick. The 4th and 5th picture are another chick from the same hatch for comparison. The rooster is a BCM (will find a...
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    Where to get silkie hatching eggs?

    Would anyone be able to suggest where I should source some silkie eggs from? Thank you!
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    Looking for a photo reference guide to candling.

    Ive seen alot of examples of proper development but i'm having issues finding examples of "bad" eggs. I've been able to correctly identify one egg that had a blood ring and one that was non fertile. I'm Specifically looking for examples of what a rotten egg and looks like when candling.
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    My BCM hen just went broody!

    I got 3 straight run BCM chicks from TSC this last March and ended up with 2 roos and one hen. The hen just decided to go broody! She currently has 5 eggs under her (1 of which is hers, 3 easter eggers and 1 olive egger.) Do BCM hens go broody often and do they make good mothers ? This is my...
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    BCM x EE?

    Does anyone have any photos of what a cross of a easter egger and a BCM would be? My BCM roo has been loving on my EE's and one just went broody!
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    Rooster crowing when I come out to bring food. Aggression or excitement?

    When my Black Copper Maran roo/cockerel sees me coming to the run will often look at me while i'm approaching and crow at me. He does this when I come out to water my garden too. (Chickens love squash!) When I enter the run to toss treats and refill food and water there are no signs of...
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    Wheaten Shamo Hen. (Vallejo,CA). TAKEN

    (In the Vallejo, CA area) Ok, so I got a free chicken to add to my flock via the neighbor across the street. They claimed the owner had passed away and this "sweet" egg laying hen needed a new home. She has turned out to be a very aggressive bird. She will peck and attack my hand whenever I...
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    Very aggressive hen. (Hitler Hen!)

    Ok, so I got a free chicken to add to my flock via the neighbor across the street. They claimed the owner had passed away and this "sweet" egg laying hen needed a new home. I promptly set up my dog kennel/ quarantine zone with food, water and new shavings, put her in when she was delivered to...
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    Please help me identify this breed. (PIC HEAVY)

    Ok, so I got a free chicken to add to my flock via the neighbor across the street. Have no clue to her breed. I know its a SHE due to the lack of spurs and her enlarged vent from previous egg laying. (She has not laid since her arrival.)
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    Please help 2 MO Eggatha Christie(BR) gain weight ****Pic Heavy**** Updated W/video

    I picked up my baby BR chicks from feed store on 3/22, so that makes them just about 2 months old. Names Henifer Lopez Claire Henfield Consuela & Eggatha Christie ( the one in most of the pics here ) I had all four girls (99.5% sure they are girls) in the larger brooder till I noticed...
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    Worm feeding problem. Help?!

    So i got my chicks on 3/22 and I have started feeding them worms (earth & meal). The problem is once the feeding fenzy ensues, One of the chicks will end up with the last piece and all the others will chase her around the brooder. Chick size/ pecking order does not seem to play a role...
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    Brooder Cam. 4 Barred Rocks!!

    Last Thursday I picked up my 4 Barred rock girls from the feed store. Have the chicken fever ! Here is a live cam of the brooder. Chicken Cam Feel free to leave comments or suggestions. Thanks for visiting!
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