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Well at least you know that much, I am a complete novice at breeds, lol. I have had chickens while growing up, and had 11 hens until they died of old age when I was in my 30's, but they were chickens....that's all I knew, lol. Wish I did know because my red hens I had were the sweetest and best...

I am not familiar with the breeds to have known, but I am happy they are pullets. I don't show (wouldn't know how anyway) so not concerned if they are mixed. The person I got them from was recommended by a friend, and the seller told me to come at dark - it was easier on chickens. I was not...

Oh thank you so much, you just made my day!

I just want to check to see what you all think these two are. I know BYC people can tell from a mile away, so I want to ask so I can know whether to send them back or keep them. I paid for pullets, don't mind Roo's, it is just I paid for pullets. Thanks in advance Connie This one I was told...

Farmer Viola, does your bird have any symptoms? I know there is a large variety of "normal" poo that chickens can pass that have left me wondering "what is that!!" and some of them are downright nasty too. (yes all poo is nasty but some exceed others, lol) Here is a link that shows a wide range...

Thank you PinkChick!

Hi everyone, I just picked up 5 Marans, 2 hens and 3 pullets. One is a wheaton and the others are black. I do not have pictures yet, as I just got them settled in for the night and did not want to disturb them. They are so beautiful and easily handled. Poor things are molting though and they...

Could you tell me what you are seeing on the shoulders that gives it away? I have 8 Americauna chicks and was trying to find how to tell. thanks, Connie

Oh gosh Shoofly, I am so sorry. They really are tough birds and can survive more than we think. Some of the things I have found that MIGHT be possible is a respiratory infection. Link here: http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8018949 I have read baby vitamins might help -...

Great advice Nailladi, do you think this is also safe for guinea fowl? I just like to learn as much as I can so I can be prepared ahead of time if something happens. It is rough when something happens and you know you need to act quickly but you just do not know what to do! Shooflydesign, I am...

Pyxis, I don't know about the worming, but I have 7, 12 week old guineas and they have stinky running poop from time to time. I read somewhere that about every 8 or so poop they take it is normal for birds. (I may have the ratio wrong). And yes, it stinks to the moon and back. Not only that, but...

Shoofly, I hope some of these very helpful people will have an answer for you soon, it is heartbreaking to watch them struggle and wonder if we are helping or prolonging. I do know that chickens get worms in their eyes and that it can be easily treat, I do not know about guineas. I would love to...

Yeah Debid, that is what I suspected for some time now. hahaha, I thought the odds were supposed to 50/50 for hens and cocks, but I got 1 hen out 5! I was hoping for at least 2 Thanks for your reply, I was hoping against odds Ester was not Festus...... Connie

lol so out of 5 chicks, only one a hen!!!! oh my

This is Izzy (Isabelle) the bird in question Izzy again, all of these were taken today Here is Izzy sunbathing, threw this in for fun lol This is Eli (Elijah) no question about him, he crows and tries to be Alpha :) but this is he and the babies meeting

Ok, here is Ester, or Festus, we don't know yet, lol. But this bird is a real trick and full of herself too. There is no moth safe near her/him, lol. Front view of peacomb Sunbathing, I love watching them sunbathe and dust bath! This one is a bit blurry, as this bird is hardly...

Awesome! thanks for the fast reply. I also have some Ameraucana bantams, a month old - or they are supposed to be, some of them have feathered feet, lol. But they do have the typical Ameraucana markings, wheaton, blue and I think partridge? (look like a little hawk). It took me days but I think...

Aoxa, that is a beautiful bird!

Thanks everyone, they are now 12 wks and I am going to try to get some better pics of them. The one that I know is male for sure, Eli has been biting me (ugggg) so he is being picked up a lot and fed treats after the girls get some (the ones I think MAY be girls, lol). Oh I was hoping he would...

Can I jump in? I have an EE, she/he came out of a green egg - s/he is totally black. My question is can EE hens be all black? I will try to get a good shot of s/he today, gosh she/he will not be still long enough for me to get a good profile shot, always on the move. S/he has a pea comb and s/he...