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Update for everyone: 2 wk old pics. 1st 3x Pics: One I'm pretty darn sure that she is a "she" as she is showing even barring across her wing feathers all along the edge. But, the other one 2nd 3x Pics: is confusing and rather suspect as "she" (Wah! Having doubts!) has only developed barring...

Thank you, HuffleClaw, Moonshiner, CrazyForChickens and DucksAndChickens for your input! I hope you're right, MoonShiner! That would be lovely! Less messing about if that's the case! I'll let you all know in a few weeks how they're progressing and when I, finally, know. :thumbsup

Hi, Frazzemrat1! Thank you for your input. I got them from McClaren Poultry in South Australia so the lines may be a bit different over here in comparison to USA. She has various Rare Heritage Breeds there. So, not a hatchery. Re: the wing feathers: I gather you mean when the barring is able to...

Welcome to BYC! I couldn't get mine to vomit! Clever lady! I've actually had to operate on 2x hens with sour crop! Both successful and survived. And, no, I'm not a vet. Some years ago now. I've had chickens for 7 years now. And, no, I didn't put them under and they didn't feel a thing! Thank...

At first I thought I had 2x girls because my research showed a defined area on the head for the girls. What do I get? Two chicks with a very definite tiny spot on each. Then, I saw the legs! The first one was really light plus it has a blurred white section on it's rump. A boy? The 2nd one had...

I was curious as to how the chick is developing. Do you still think it's a girl? By now, you probably know! Lol! Merry Xmas! AuraFeathers

HI, Reurra! Thank you for your advice. I decided to hand feed Adora twice a day for two weeks. Then, one morning, I picked her up to feed her and found that she had a full crop! Wonderful! At first, I couldn't work out how she was doing it, but so glad that she had worked out a way! Then, I...

Hi, Reurra! I was wondering what happened with your chicken with the missing top beak? It's now August, 2016. I've just had a terrible accident with a Polish Pullet born earlier this year. Somehow, she managed to get to a rat trap that I had put up out of the way, ready for the evening...

Hi, Pyxis! OOops! I meant Araucana! That's what Freaky is. At least, that's what I was told, a Salmon Auracana. Why I said Faverolle, I don't know! I've never had one! Lol! Thought about it though! I suppose it's because she looks a little like a Faverolle! No. She's the only one that could...

Hi, everyone! I have a Salmon Faverolle Pullet called "Freaky" because she freaks out at the slightest strange or sudden noise. She will fly around the coop as if being chased. The others are nearly full grown Silkie pullets who were brought up with her from last season. They might be...

Hi, Chickenfan! I breed White Crested Polish and they can be rather difficult to sex (with the Frizzle Polish being even harder!). Usually, a roundish ball-like crest does mean a girl but I've had some boys who have developed a point from their round crests down along their back as they've...

Hi, Honeyb711! I think what Rhodebar Lover said about the Red Sex Link says it all. Though before I read that even though the White chick wasn't showing a lot of red in it's comb, it seemed rather large to me. Next time you put up chick pics when trying to sex them include head shots or shots...

Hi, everyone! Sexing these Barnevelders are so difficult!! From my research, I think the smallest one is a male as he doesn't have any double lacing whilst the other three, I think, are girls. A friend of mine thinks that I have two boys and two girls so I don't know! One thing that is...

Hi, Brit01! Polish are hard to sex. The Frizzle Polish are even harder! A couple of months have passed since you posted this now. Was it a female? If you're still not sure, post some more recent pics. But, if it's crest has become spikier and a little all over the place and developed a very...

Hi, Jungleexplorer, If they're moulting, they won't lay eggs as they need to put in all their energy into reproducing their new feathers. So, hopefully, that's the reason, otherwise ............... You might have egg eaters on your hands. Hopefully not, though. Sometimes, if they...

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I see, Donrae. Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it. I had a feeling that might be the case. It's a shame that they aren't more specific about color variations. I'll just have to add my own terminology to the mix. Lol! Your chicken colour variations sound interesting. When I get...

Hi, Steamdemon, Yes. You can but she may not like it at first. But, be persistent and don't give up easily. Start off bit by bit. First, just stroke her, talk to her calmly and reassuringly but don't pick her up until she seems to be more used to you stroking her. Don't allow her to get away...

Hi, NativeGirl! This is what I've learnt during the past 4 yrs )with various breeds whom I've chosen due to their friendly reputation, quieter than most and reasonable layers) that: a) it does depend on the breed but, what is generally normal for that breed there are exceptions to the breed...