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  1. _Wildwood_

    Guess the Breed!

    I got these guys in an assortment from Meyer Hatchery, and I'm not too sure what I ended up with. Chicken #1 Chicken #2 - Blue Orpington or Andalusian? Chicken #3 - Lavender Orpington? Thanks! -TNB
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    The "alleged" americaunas, or ee?

    They look like EEs to me. :)
  3. _Wildwood_

    Lavender Orpington Thread

    I know they're not recognized, yet so I won't get points or anything. How would I go about finding a local club that would allow them? Are they considered a whole separate breed or just a different variety of the Orpington breed? Mine probably aren't the best for showing anyway, so it'll be a...
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    Lavender Orpington Thread

    Hi All! Mind if I join in? I have two little 7 week old Lavender Orpington Cockerels. They are super cute, and my favorites out of my flock (second only to my Polish Pullet. ). I would really like to get into breeding these guys, since I love their color and temperament. I'm looking for some...
  5. _Wildwood_

    Month old barred rock pullet...or maybe not?

    Looks like a cockerel to me. If you don't want a rooster, I would grow him out and butcher him for you and your family or your pup. My livestock guard dogs, eat Raw chicken, and I've never had a problem with them attacking the chickens.
  6. _Wildwood_

    Barred Rock-9 weeks old

    Looks like a pullet to me.
  7. _Wildwood_

    What is a good price for a 7 week old Lavender Orpington Cockerel?

    I ended up getting two of these guys, and only need one. What is a good asking price for them? The hatchery I bought them from sells them at $32.55 for a day old chick. I was thinking between $40 - $50, but wasn't sure if that is too high.
  8. _Wildwood_

    What do you use for a breeding pen?

    What do you guys use for a breeding pen? And about how big should they be for two or three birds? I'm planning to raise Cayuga Ducks and Lf. Chickens.
  9. _Wildwood_

    Review by '_Wildwood_' on item '5 Gallon Double Wall Fount'

    This waterer is great! It keeps my girls' water clean and cool. To prevent it from leaking, it must be placed on an even flat surface, and the top should be latched to the base.
  10. _Wildwood_

    Substitute for Chick Grit?

    Can anyone suggest a good substitute for chick grit? I'm currently buying it from TSC for $5 a bag and they go through it pretty quickly (I have around 50 chicks), so I'm looking for a more cost effective alternative. Thanks!
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    What do hatcheries do with chicks that hatch, but are not purchased?

    Thanks for the responses! This morning I read all sorts of horror stories about what hatcheries do with them. So, to put my mind at ease I emailed Meyer Hatchery, which is where I purchase my chicks from, and asked them about it. Honestly I hadn't expected to hear back from them, but a few hours...
  12. _Wildwood_

    Why are my Cornish Rocks becoming so aggressive???

    I'm aware they're not a popular choice for egg layers. When I butchered mine out they were around 4 months old, and I wanted some egg layers, so I figured why not hang onto a few and see if they lay. Sure enough they started laying eggs around 6 months old. I restrict the amount of grain they...
  13. _Wildwood_

    What do hatcheries do with chicks that hatch, but are not purchased?

    What exactly happens to them? I've wondered about this for a while, so I thought I'd see if anyone on here knows.
  14. _Wildwood_

    Question about getting more chicks

    I just did the same thing. While I was at the feed store, I found a few of the breeds Meyer's was sold out of, so I bought a few and just put them in with the rest of my chicks. They're now about three weeks old and everyone is doing great.
  15. _Wildwood_

    Why are my Cornish Rocks becoming so aggressive???

    Yes, but they're over 6 months old. If the breed is the problem, I guess I could just butcher them out and get new hens from one of the poultry auctions.
  16. _Wildwood_

    Why are my Cornish Rocks becoming so aggressive???

    It's just over 7 sq. ft. per bird. I thought the general rule was 4 sq. ft. per bird?
  17. _Wildwood_

    Why are my Cornish Rocks becoming so aggressive???

    I kept back 9 of my Cornish Rocks for egg laying, they just hit 6mos a week or so ago and finally started laying. Now all of a sudden they're becoming really aggressive, pecking each other, me and chasing me or anyone who walks outside. Finally decided to build a chicken tractor to keep them in...
  18. _Wildwood_

    Ideal Poultry!

    Called Ideal today and they refunded me for the three I had lost, even though they were notified after their three day guarantee (which I didn't know about). So after that experience with their wonderful customer service, I will defiantly be ordering from them again in the future.
  19. _Wildwood_

    Need help figuring out the breeds of my new chicks...

    Thanks! Anyone else willing take a stab at this?
  20. _Wildwood_

    Need help figuring out the breeds of my new chicks...

    Hi! Bought a bunch of chicks two weeks ago, and need some help figuring out what breed they are. Chick #1 (Got two of these little guys with my ducks, as "packing peanuts", about a week ago) Chick #2 Chick #3 - Buff Orpington? Same chick next to one of my white chicks...
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