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  1. valper

    Is this too tight?... and other beginner questions.

    Awesome, thanks!
  2. valper

    Is this too tight?... and other beginner questions.

    Great, thanks! I do have an extra thermometer/hygrometer in there since this machine is very, very basic but I can't speak for its accuracy. The machine came with a thermometer that should reach a 100°F line. If I do this, the digital thermometer reads 40.5°C which seems too high... So, not so...
  3. valper

    Is this too tight?... and other beginner questions.

    Beginner hopeful hatcher here! I borrowed a machine from a friend and will try to incubate for the first time. Does it look too crammed in here? I figured a little space might clear up if some eggs don't develop properly but in the case that all goes well, is this enough space? Also, I'm a bit...
  4. valper

    My dog got ahold of my bantan hen

    I hope she continues to be okay! 💛 Sounds like the poor girl got quite the scare
  5. valper

    My dog got ahold of my bantan hen

    I would keep her separated for a bit and give her food and water and a comfy place to rest. She could instinctively be hiding injuries due to the shock of it all. It wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on her and give her some time to recover.
  6. valper

    How many roosters are too many?

    I have a flock of 12 laying hens and 5 pullets, 1 mature rooster and 4 cockerels. The young ones are 20 weeks old and should soon start reaching maturity. I would like to keep all of the roosters since they free range most of the time but due to local ordinances, all chickens must be held...
  7. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    Ooh those sound like fancy terms to me. Never heard of them before but I'll try to look for a little info. The Brahmas are the ones that made me most curious since I didn't see any that looked like them when I googled their breed.
  8. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    So I guess its safe to say they are Opringtons! One is that dark gray bluish colour and of the powdery ones, only one has some black spots. The three of them have dark legs, no feathers. They're the fluffiest ladies I have ever seen!
  9. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    Thank you! I feel lucky to have gotten such beautiful ladies for next to nothing! They are so gentle and friendly
  10. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    @ladybrasa @OneHappyRooster Here are a few more pictures but I couldn't get super close, unfortunately. The ladies don't know me so well and get a little worried. The barred hen is molting so she looks a bit scruffy. She has what I think is a small pea comb (as does the black and brown one...
  11. valper

    How many chickens

    Ah! Well what a lucky boy! Sounds like he gets lots of love :)
  12. valper

    My Silverudds Blue/Silkie rooster wants my two bantam ladies...

    Ah, good to know that he still has some learning to do and won't always be so sloppy! He has a lot of ladies to chose from (20 to be exact) but only about 5 that are mature/laying. The others are of mixed ages and breeds. He does have his two favourite girls that let him mate without much...
  13. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    Thanks :) I will try to get a couple close up pics soon!
  14. valper

    How many chickens

    It sounds like she's living the good life! In the case of house chickens, I totally get how having just one works. Extra cuddles and pampering! I just thought it was uncommon to start with only one. Maybe that could be the case when rescuing one I suppose.
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    My Silverudds Blue/Silkie rooster wants my two bantam ladies...

    My rooster just matured and is taking rounds mating all the ladies. My flock is very mixed in terms of ages, sizes and breeds and two of my girls are Ölandska dwarf hens. These were the first hens I even owned and they are about 2 years old but bitty little things. Now my rooster has become...
  16. valper

    How many chickens

    I think that you reach the limit of "too many" when caring for them is no longer joyful or pleasant. Most importantly, space limitations should be taken into account. I started out with 4 pullets and slowly added more as I expanded my coop. Now I have 20 and that is my limit. Both because I do...
  17. valper

    How many chickens

    Doesn't she get lonely? I always thought they should at least have one companion?
  18. valper

    Do cochins always have feathered feet? What is the name for this coloration of Brahma?

    I adopted 5 hens a few days ago from someone that couldn't care for them. I was told they are Cochins (three of them) and Brahmas (two). I have never had these breeds before, so I'm curious to know if this stands true. The ones said to be cochins do not have any leg feathers - These are the...
  19. valper

    Pullet or cockerel? 12 week old Faverolle / Orpington mixes

    Thanks! I really expected all three to be roosters... those feathers on #3 have me stumped. Do they look like saddle feathers to you or have I been staring at her/him for too long? 😅 These little ones are definitely an interesting mix...Some look a little more like Orpingtons, others have odd...
  20. valper

    Pullet or cockerel? 12 week old Faverolle / Orpington mixes

    About a month ago, I bought my first group of unsexed young chickens, 8 Faverolle and Orpington mixes. They are now 12 weeks and I'm unsure as to which sex these might be. It is a little difficult to base on body size and coloring since some show more traits from one breed vs the other. Number...
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