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  1. Chirps

    My Rooster's Comb is Turning Purple in the Back

    My rooster's comb is starting to turn purple in the back. I noticed it this morning during their daily inspection. He was awfully thirsty and it was assumed that he was dehydrated. I have no idea why. There are several waterers in the coop. So I mixed up some electrolytes for him and made sure...
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    Sexing your Silkies (PICTURES AND TIPS - Updated July-5-12)

    Any guesses on the white silkie? It's about 4 weeks old and would just be a guess, but I'm curious what everyone thinks.
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    Need Some Help With a Name!

    These are my new chickens! They're Mille Fleur Cochin Bantams. I don't have any names for them and I'd like some help. I have a total of 6 chickens now. There are 4 Mille Fleur D'Uccles and these 2 Cochin ladies. I've gotten each of them in pairs so I named them as such. Chirps and Salsa...
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    D'Uccle Gender Confusion

    Chirps, the lighter one, has very rounded feathers which is another thing that throws me off. To me, Chirps and Salsa look absolutely nothing alike. Besides, I absolutely can *not* find a D'Uccle rooster colored that lightly.
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    D'Uccle Gender Confusion

    So, as a newbie, I obtained two D'Uccle chicks. They've only ever lived with each other and no one else. They've received top notch care and nutrition. One of them who I've a always believed to be a pullet is doing rooster things. S/he is crowing, but I also heard hens can crow too. It is...
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    Heat lamp, is it necessary?

    I'm totally brand new to raising chickens. These two are the first birds I've ever owned. So I've been learning as I went in order to rescue these two abused Easter presents from some guy. So don't quote me on this, but I believe they are generally small birds. Pullets weighing in at 20 ounces...
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    Heat lamp, is it necessary?

    So, I live in central Arkansas and it's pretty warm/hot out. Granted that it's been raining almost constantly, but I'm needing assistance on something I've received mixed feedback about. I have two 7 week old Mille Fleur D'Uccles who are just about ready to move outside permanently once I...
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Thank you so very much! I really do appreciate all of your help! I'll get some kelp tomorrow and start adding it right away! Right now, they are still eating crumbles as I was strictly instructed to do. Is that what they should be eating? Is that something I should be soaking? I just really...
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Chooks, Thank you so much for taking the time to send me such an elaborate response. That was truly informative! I've recently added garlic to their water and have tried to get them to eat it, but they aren't feeling the texture. Though, I will continue to offer it to them until they learn to...
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    D'uccle Thread

    Your chickens are the best Paris! I love your berry picking videos! That looks like so much fun! How hard is it for you to get them in and out of their kennel?
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    D'uccle Thread

    Unfortunately, I don't. I've only recently learned of all the D'Uccle breeders here in Arkansas. Have you tried googling it? Or joining local area chicken groups on Facebook?
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    D'uccle Thread

    These are my two little fellas. I've been told they're about 6 weeks old. These are my first chickens and I got them spur of the moment from someone who gave them to some children for Easter presents. Needless to say, they weren't in the best shape when I got my hands on them. I'm not too sure...
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Also, at what age can I move them to their coop?
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Do I need to give them only certain breeds of hens?
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Beautiful babies! Well, it's good to know what they finally are. They are outside sunning right now and hopefully we can restore some luster to them. They do look a bit ratty, but they used to be so much worse. Fingers crossed that I can help them turn into the pretty boys I know they are!
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    Here is another view of Chirps. The lighting in that room gives everything an orange tint to it. I keep meaning to change the bulb but haven't remembered any of the 2 million times I've been in the store. This is what I see when I look at Chirps. Also, I do plan on adding hens to my coop. The...
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    These are the only two chickens I have. Is that a bad thing if they are both cockerels?
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    D'uccle Thread

    Wow! What pretty chickens!! Mine are about 6 weeks old and aren't all that pretty yet. Lol
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    I try to allow them as much sun as possible. I was just out of town for a week and it rained the entire time I was gone so they really didn't get much of a chance to go out. They were little Easter abuse victims and were a little ratty when I got them. I have been adding vitamins and ACV to...
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    I'm a newbie and I'd like some advice.

    And Chirps that I suspect to be a hen.
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