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  1. ranchmomma2

    is this a pullet or am I right in thinking he's a cockerel?

    Neither one of those are buff Orpingtons, if thats what BO stands for. The bottom chick is probably a bantam cochin--most likely white. The other looks to have very dark skin. If it has black skin and feathered legs it is a buff silkie.No help on the sex as they are too young...need to wait for...
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    Dominique Thread!

    Any experience with McMurray birds? Thanks yet again :)
  3. ranchmomma2

    Dominique Thread!

    Anybody know of any breeders in or close to Idaho? P.S. Thank you for all the Roo responses too, super helpful and encouraging to pursue this breed.
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    Dominique Thread!

    Hi all. Looking to add some Doms to my homestead flock. Just wondering how Dom roos are? Are they gentle on their girls? I dont want any bald backs...Thanks for the info :)
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    Help me sexing my chickena and do tell me abou their breeds

    This is my best guess: Pullets- Cochi, Amber, Edd, Mimi, Chamma (unless he/she is younger than the others, then may be a cockerel based on shape and color of comb) Cockerels- Jozi, Roos, Diana, Radia, Firoza Unsure, but leaning towards cockerel- Mickerel As far as breed goes, I really dont...
  6. ranchmomma2

    Sprouted grains and ???

    I am trying to avoid soy...so most commercial feeds are out. Any suggestions for a soy free commercial feed greatly appreciated :)
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    Sprouted grains and ???

    I would like to feed my hens sprouted grains, but I don't think that is a complete diet? What else would I need to feed a small laying flock of 12 hens? Thank you chicken gurus :)
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    Maran vs. Cochin rooster temperment

    Thank you for your reply. I will have Australorps, Wyandottes and Orpingtons. Probably will not be raising chicks, and egg color doesn't matter too much. I had a Wyandotte rooster that was huge and not at all a gentlemen to his girls, I just want to avoid that. I have not heard good things about...
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    Maran vs. Cochin rooster temperment

    Gosh I hope I am posting this in the right place...so sorry if not....just wondering if anyone has opinions regarding the nature of cochin roosters vs. marans. I am trying to pick a rooster for my mix flock and those two are at the top of my list. I have little ones about so no naughty roosters...
  10. ranchmomma2

    Hello from Idaho.

    Hi all. I am a ranch wife and mom and long time chicken fan. I showed Old English game bantams and cochins in 4-h for many years. I had a wonderful egg laying flock too, but hadto rehome them when we moved to a different ranch that was not chicken friendly. Anyway I am looking to build up a...
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