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    Feather issue

    The SFs are 1-year old. It is just odd that they are loosing the feathers on their backs. My other chickens have molted in the fall but they typically loose feathers all over.
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    Feather issue

    Yes I have and could not see anything but just in case I have used a mite spray on them and the coop.
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    Feather issue

    Hi, I have six chickens (no rooster), two of which are Salmon Faverolles (I also have a Cream Legbar, a White Leghorn, a Speckled Sussex, and a Maran). One of the Salmon Faverolles used to have the traditional muffs when she was little but the other chickens are "grooming" her so she has had a...
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    Feather picking

    Have some grower feed left so while switch / blend with the layer pellets. Thanks!
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    Feather picking

    The run is 5 ft wide, 10 fee long and 6 ft high. The coop is 3 ft off the ground and 3 by 3 ft. They always sleep on the outdoor roosts, never in the coop.
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    Feather picking

    Thanks for the reply. They get Purina Layer pellets, crushed egg shells, daily fresh water, veggie and fruit scraps from the kitchen and mealworms for treats. The chicken coop with an attached run is designed for 6 - 8 chickens and there are a number of roosts and a good size dust bath. The hens...
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    Feather picking

    I am wondering if anyone has any experience / advice on a feather picking issue. I have 6 chickens, 4 of them are 6 months old and the other 2 are 4 years old. 2 of the young chickens are Salmon Faverolles (SF), one of them has (had) the typical beard while the other one never had those extra...
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    Cockoo Maran - him or her?

    Hi - I have 14 week old Cockoo Maran that I got from the local feed store as a baby chick. While they were sold 90% female, I am getting a bit suspicious on this one. Any insights / opinions on the gender (she does not crow but her tail feathers have become a bit long in the last 2 weeks). Thanks
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    Sexing Salmon Faverolles chicks

    Thank you both! Do you think the second one will grow muffs or are there some SFs without muffs?
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    Sexing Salmon Faverolles chicks

    Hi, here are two more pictures of the two SFs now at 8 weeks. They look like pullets but would love experts to weigh in. One has muffs, the other one does not. Thanks
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    Sexing Salmon Faverolles chicks

    Yes, from a hatchery. Thanks for your comment. Fingers crossed.
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    Sexing Salmon Faverolles chicks

    Hi, I have 2 Salmon Faverolles chicks that are supposed to be pullets. They are 6 weeks old and appear to be darker than what I was expecting. Any thoughts on if they are indeed female. Thanks
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    Help sexing my chicken

    Thanks. Will post some additional photos in 2 weeks.
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    Help sexing my chicken

    Hi, I have two Salmon Faverolles that are 4 weeks old. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts on their gender. I was told they were both female. Thanks
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