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    Silkie Bantam Chicks

    Silkie chicks for sale. 1 is 1 week old, 2 are 4 weeks old, 1 is 2 weeks old, black/gray. I also have a 1 year old black Silkie banty rooster for sale. Email me at [email protected]
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    is Dumor (dumour) a good feed brand?

    I agree, I have always used purina and the store ran out so I bought a large bag of dumor....wow it smelled so bad i will never go back to that brand Quote:
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    To those who put vinegar in the water...

    I put 1 tablespoon per gallon and break it down from there if you have a smaller container. I have given mine acv since they were a few weeks old. Quote:
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    Hot climate

    I have froze water in bowls, pans, etc...and then pop them out and put them in the run. They love them. I have also froze fruit and yogurt as a outside treat Quote:
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    Help, feeding question!

    thank you for all your help Quote:
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    Help, feeding question!

    So is it bad to give them all chick starter? I already bought a large bag and would prefer to use it if I can. I also thought about the eggs, and would they be edible?
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    Help, feeding question!

    I have 9 week old chicks in with my laying hens. I can't keep my chicks out of the layer feed, I have tried everything. I heard it is really bad if they are eating the laying feed, so can I switch everyone (laying hens) to the medicated chick starter until the chicks are old enough to switch...
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    Update on my chick

    Thanks, she/he has a personality to match the wild hairdo
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    Update on my chick

    This is an updated picture of my black australorp/polish rooster chick. She is 6 weeks. Not sure of she is a she or he..
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    Mix Breed Help

    Thank you, it was my first time hatching. I can't wait to see what who she ends up looking like
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    Mix Breed Help

    This is my 4 week old baby. Her momma is a Black Australorp and dad is silver polish rooster....What do you think..he or she?
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    First Broody

    I just had my first broody, and we are the proud momma of a cute little chick . Mine was the same way, she never left and then I put a small chick waterer and a small food dish next to her and she actually laid there and just stretched her neck to eat and drink. hehe it was so funny. But she...
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    Perching

    Don't be surprised if they do not use a perch. I have tried since mine were young to get them to use the perch...I have tried every shape and size and only two out of 12 use the perches Quote:
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    Day 2

    mom is dominque and daddy is sliver polish Quote:
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    Day 2

    Thank you, I was a little worried because my broody is only 8 months old herself. But I have been watching carefully, and she is an excellent mom Quote:
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    Day 2

    Day 2 and all is still going well. I have a question though, how can I tell if the baby is drinking? I have stuck her beak in the water, and she doesn't seem to be grasping the drinking when I show it to her. Does the mother teach them to drink and eat the chick starter? What signs do I look...
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    New baby!

    Wow my hubby is afraid I'm going to keep on hatching new ones too, I can already say it's very addicting Quote:
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    New baby!

    thanks, the dad is the silver polish Quote: GMTA! That's just what I was going to suggest! How heart breaking would that be? Better to be safe than sorry. ETA: Cute little chick. What's the daddy? Is he a BR too?
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    New baby!

    wow did not know that, i thought those small waters were fine, that's what i used for my whole flock, do you use a certain type of rock? Quote:
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    New baby!

    Well thanks to your advice I let my broody hen stay on her egg. Guess what 21 days later I have a new baby! So adorable. Now what???? They are both in the coop with the rest of the flock, but they are in an old rabbit hutch we converted. Mom seems to be taking very good care of her. I put...
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