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    Ameraucana Rooster 3 months old

    He's a gorgeous bird. Very people friendly. Hatched Aug. 18, 2015. Located in Portlandia area Oregon.
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    Ameraucana or EE, and gender??

    Thought I'd post an update. I'm certain now that I have a boy named Sue. The search is on now to find him a new good home. Where I live I can have roosters, so I have time - don't have to freak out about violating codes. I'm off today to put up a flyer at the feed store. Wish I could keep him...
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    Ameraucana or EE, and gender??

    Here's a picture I took yesterday. Lots more red showing. Another curious question for the Ameraucana experts here. I thought black Ameraucana roosters were all black. At least the photos I've googled up online. Where do the red spots come from?
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    Ameraucana or EE, and gender??

    Yes, the red spots are becoming more pronounced. Not a good sign for Susan, eh?
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    Ameraucana or EE, and gender??

    Well that part is good, if they are Ameraucana chickens do you think it would make it easier to find a new home for Susan if it comes to that? Beautiful bird. When the sun hits the black feathers they have an irridescent shine to them, just gorgeous.
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    Ameraucana or EE, and gender??

    Hi, I tried to get all the recommended pictures but these two would NOT stand still. I was told I had Ameraucana eggs but reading these forums it seems like a lot of people get EEs that way. Curious what you all think. Also curious about gender. Is it too early to tell? They are 8 weeks old...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Please tell me how you are feeding your broody mommas. I was told to feed only chick starter, the moms have to eat this also because the chicks can't eat layer feed. And then I'm supposed to offer the moms oyster shell to supplement their diet. However, I can't get the moms to eat the oyster...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    That's a good analogy, I like it.
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    Question about mixing chicken breeds together in one flock

    This is my entire flock of chickens. Two silkies, two mille fleur leghorn chicks, two ameraucana chicks, and one mystery blue/grey chick. I just have a general question. If all these different breeds are raised together, is there a pretty good chance that everyone will get along? I would...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I've enjoyed reading through this thread. So many cute stories and pictures. Here's my story, how the broodies can succeed in spite of the meddling human LOL! I have 2 Silkies. Wanted to add another hen or two to my flock because I always worry that something would happen to one of the...
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    Cracked egg leaking? Can I wash remaining eggs?

    I have a silkie sitting on 6 fertile eggs I purchased. Today is day 6. Today I noticed that one egg is covered with dried up yellow stuff. I assume there's a crack I can't see and yolk is leaking. I don't really know, but assuming this egg is no good. The egg next to it has some of the stuff...
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    ?? About antibiotic eye ointment

    Thank you! I will find a copy of that book.
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    ?? About antibiotic eye ointment

    This morning it looked worse so I took her to an avian vet. Can't believe how much money I just spent on this chicken! I need to learn more so I know how to treat this sort of thing early. Are there any recommended books??? Gad, if I was breeding chickens to feed myself I would starve...
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    ?? About antibiotic eye ointment

    Silkie hen was fine on Sunday. Monday noticed one eye slightly swollen. Tuesday eye looked worse so went to farm store and got some antibiotic ointment, applying twice daily. My question is this. If i have selected the proper treatment, How long do you think before I see results/improvement...
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    Coop humidity in soggy Pacific Northwest - need help

    Our winter are mostly wet. Occasionally it will dip below 32 but not often. Maybe like 20+/- days where the lows are below freezing for the entire winter. Right now the highs are 50s and the lows are high 40s or low 50s. Like my fellow Oregonian posted above it's been super wet. Most days...
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    I built it, but they won't come!

    I'm new to chickens this year, we have 3 black silkies. One sleeps on a roost that's about 6 inches off the ground - most of the time. Sometimes she sleeps with the other 2 who like to cuddle on the floor in a corner. Must be a silkie thing. I don't know how other breeds act, these 3 are the...
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    Coop humidity in soggy Pacific Northwest - need help

    A few more details. Right now it's 5:30 pm and light rain. Temp outside is 51 degrees and humidity is 87% Inside the coop the temp is about the same but humidity is 89% When the 3 chickens go in for the night the humidity will probably go up a tad bit. I do have ventilation in the coop...
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    Coop humidity in soggy Pacific Northwest - need help

    This will be our first winter with chickens. I've done lots of studying and know that high humidity in a coop is bad. However, I cannot find advice anywhere on how to lower the humidity. The only thing I find is to use ventilation. Well, here in Oregon a fan doesn't seem the solution. It's...
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    Need advice, one chicken not growing

    I thought Silkies were bantams? The biggest one, in my avatar, is mostly feathers. She doesn't weigh much. The little one, I'd be surprised if she weighs much over one pound. I had thought these two would fill out and be as pretty as the 1st one but doesn't look like that's going to happen...
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    Need advice, one chicken not growing

    I have 3 silkies. One adult we found in the neighborhood park in May. Enjoy her so much decided to get her some flock mates. Purchased 2 young silkie hens, was told they were 8 and 10 months old. The smallest of the two hasn't grown a bit since we got her beginning of June. She is active...
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