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I'm a little confused about this. I read that the hybrid production layers (Brown eggs --- like Red Stars, Production Reds, ISA Browns, etc.) are bred by large companies, and I see them on the market as adults when they have left the layer farms. I have also read that you can't breed these 'at...

Hi, I believe the above is self-explanatory. I seem to remember a thread on this site discussing why chicks usually grow up afraid of people (unless they're handled a lot!). Theory was that usually we are above their brooders, and they become afraid of us because of instincts to fear predators...

My flock of 18 adult laying hens (& 1 rooster) has a respiratory illness. I had given them Tylan 50 orally (via syringes) for 3 nights straight ---- a few times. Last time was at least three weeks ago. They improve even with the three days' worth. They have had this problem for a few months...

Want laying hens (or pullets near POL) and cockerel/rooster. Price negotiable. Good temperaments and health a must. We have a nice chicken yard & coop with good bio-security.Can travel up to 100 miles to pick up.

Hi, I have several CL's that have hatched. I only see crests developing in a few of them at 2 weeks of age. Should the rest develop crests, or is it probably a no-go crests for the rest? Also, I presume that if I want crested chicks from this bunch, I should only save the crested ones for...

I have eight standard size hens (NH Reds, Black Copper Marans, Australorps, etc.). A friend is giving me a few "Sizzles" . I've never seen these before. Are they always bantam sized? Do they do well in a mixed flock, or do other hens tend to pick on them because of their unique feathers? If...

I have a young Cream Legbar roo who has been crowing for a couple of months, and breeding the hens. One of the hens that I've seen him breed is a Rhode Island Red who has lovely brown eggs --- that's the puzzle. It would seem that I'd get olive eggs. I also am getting regular light brown large...

Hi, Am starting a program for school kids --- incubating fertilized eggs. I will need a couple of durable incubators that automatically turn eggs, have a good times, good humidity control, etc. Will likely get more if the program grows, but need something durable and fairly simple (that the...

I purchased some BCM's and the 16-week-old pullet had a zip tie band on her leg. The birds went to sleep the first night they were at their new home. In the a.m. I noticed that one of the pullets was limping. Inspected closer and the zip tie is embedded in her leg! I suspect that something...

Hi, I got two SF baby chicks from the feed store, not knowing genders at the time. One died. The one remaining I believe is a cockerel, and has a nice temperament. I also got 3 Welsummers, and 2 Cream Legbars around the same age (all of those pullet chicks). My SF has colored darker on his...

Hi, I have three EE hens and just found out that I have an EE cockerel. Have two Cream Legbars also. Considering whether to keep the roo to produce blue eggs, but seem to remember having read something about the outcome being possibly fatal for the chicks. Could someone with experience please...

Hi, Purchased this with other chicks as a Silver Laced Wyandotte OR Ameracauna female chick. Purchased from a feed store that confused breed ID of some of the other chicks I bought from them (lesson learned!). Chick was born about March 8th. Compared to SLW and GLW of same age, seems to have...