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HELP! This two week old chick has a large bump by his mouth, a smaller one by his eye, & another on his back. He seems to be eating, drinking, & acting normally. What am I dealing with here? I've never had to cull a chick, but I don't want Marek's or Fowl Pox killing my flock. If possible, I'd...

Good evening! I am attaching some new additions to my flock. Their names are Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia, & Rose. I would like your opinions as to their breed & gender. I estimate them to be around 12 weeks old. My guesses are: Sophia- rooster & no idea on breed, Dorothy & Blanche- hens & pencil...

I have two 14 week old Silver Laced Wyandottes (or so I was told). I believed them to be hens, but I'm not so sure anymore. They've displayed some cocky behavior recently, ruffling feathers & fussing. They are "Bella" & "Nugget". They both have bright red combs, but Bella's tail feathers stand...

I've been suspicious since Charlie was only 3 weeks old that he/she would be a rooster, but I need confirmation from some more experienced chicken owners. Charlie is currently 13 weeks old. He/she gets along well with my little flock & I intend to keep him if he turns out to be a rooster because...