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5 months old Lily's nubs are larger, Cervelli has NO nubs. Pretty sure Cervelli is an Australorp. Not sure what the other two are.

Any idea what breeds? I'm pretty sure Cervelli is an Australorp. She's also the smaller a by almost half.

Well I know Wilson was trying to mount one of the white ones. But I don't remember which one. I'm just sick. Is there any physical attributes to look for to know for sure?

To make a long story short, we had to get rid of my pretty boy because he started crowing. Now I've got three more and I hear another one start crowing!! We need to identify these quickly because in my neighborhood we can't have any roosters. I'm terrified we're going to have to butcher another one.

Can I just say that EVERY time I google a question about my chickens, THIS fabulous forum/community is a top result? Like top 5 at MOST!!

I read that the best dust bath is equal parts ash, garden dirt, compost, and diatomaceous earth. You can also throw some herbs in there to promote other health factors.

What age might that be? I got them March 22nd, they only had the tips of their wings feathered so I'm assuming they were probably less than a week old, they are fully feathered and on grower feed now.

And how soon can I introduce shells or oyster shells?

For those of you who microwave the shells, how long do you usually microwave them?

I feel better now. Thx!!

Does anyone think it's too early to introduce a bowl of wood ash? I'm just trying to think of ways to keep them entertained.

Moved them to a big chick brooder (it's the box our tub came in, LOL). They seem bored but they're afraid of the branch I just put in. I wonder if they'll play on it once they get used to it. These pics are all from April 2nd

That's actually how I can up with it. My husband named the black one (he a Pittsburgh fan, he wanted to name them after a steelers player, but I vetoed it. I like the Pirates)

Any idea why Cervelli's middle toes are curved? He seems to trip on them I don't know if there's anything I can do.

Introducing Cervelli & the 3 Peepers Millie Tilly and Lily!! I had chickens in high school until they were almost 3 months old, but its been a WHILE! These pics are from March 22nd. I will have more pics to share soon!! My husband is complaining about the chicken smell upstairs since our...