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    Rapid/labored breathing while roosting?

    I was wondering the same thing as I have a hen doing the same thing. Anyone figure out what it could be?
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    Adding to my flock

    I have a what’s supposed to be 4 month old Maran that’s huge. I got her and 2 polish chickens that are supposed to be 2-3 months old. The Maran is too big to be with the polish hens. She may even be bigger than my 3 year olds. Has anyone had a less stressful way of introducing new hens to your...
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    Top layer of my roo's beak has been broken off

    I also want to thank you both for posting this. My Svart hona injured the top layer of her beak too. No blood and a little closer but she’s having the same trouble pecking at food as you mentioned. Around same age as well. I’ve read horrible things like culling might be necessary so I’m going...
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    Top layer of my roo's beak has been broken off

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    8-10 week old chicks

    I like your attitude.
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    8-10 week old chicks

    Reading that 24% protein is for meat birds and can harm chicks. Hoping I didn’t do any damage but they seem healthy so far (knock on wood)
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    8-10 week old chicks

    I have 6, 8-10 week old chicks -2 cockerels, 4 pullets. They’ve been on chick starter food 24%. The bag says at this age they can be on grower/finisher but they never moved to the starter/grower, they were always just on the starter. Is it okay to move right to grower/finisher from this...
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    *Edited-I think I have 3 Roos?!

    Svart Hona I tried updating my pictures to get some of the differences side by side. Thank you.
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    *Edited-I think I have 3 Roos?!

    The black and white one is a Spitzhauben. That is the one that tries to crow. The two brown are Easter Eggers (I think someone on here mentioned a breed I’ll have to check) and the black one is a Svart Hona. The brown one has a bigger and wider comb than the other one.
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    *Edited-I think I have 3 Roos?!

    Started out with six chicks. The Spitzhauben is definitely a rooster as he has attempted to crow at a very young age (about four weeks). The other two show roo characteristics from what I’m reading. Fingers crossed that I’m wrong or if I’m not wrong, we stop at three roos 😔. I have two Easter...
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    The Svart Hona (Swedish Black Hen) Thread!

    Hello. I know it’s like three years later but I have 2 Svarts at about 6 weeks old and thought for sure one (so far) was a roo. Based on your photos, there may be home but I’m not too sure based on it’s comb. Beyonce is beautiful btw.
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    There’s always one in the bunch 😂
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    Dust bath

    What herbs? Basil, rosemary thyme? I didn’t know they could be introduced at this age. Good to know. Ty.
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    Brooder box upgrade for 2 week old chickies

    What type of sand is in your dust bath? I’m reading so many things that I don’t know what is safe and what isn’t anymore.
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    Dust bath

    I’m having a hard time finding out what type of sand is safest.
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    Dust bath

    I have chicks from 12 days old to maybe 3 weeks old right now in the brooder. They seem bored. I’m looking to possibly make a small temporary dust bath I can take out once they’re done using it. When water spills, they try to make a dust bath out of the wet newspaper. I’ve read several forums...
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    Heat Lamp in Plastic Storage Container

    I have close to the same set up. Our lamp is also hanging on a wooden rod with string above the tote and has a cage over the bulb because I am concerned about the same things you mentioned.
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    New to this forum and raising chickens.

    How many people use heat lamps?
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    New to this forum and raising chickens.

    Isn’t a momma heat pad more dangerous to run all day and night?
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    New to this forum and raising chickens.

    Why not and what do you recommend?
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