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    Rose-Combed Rhode Islands vs. Buckeyes

    Chris, They are more like the cushion comb in the diagram than the rose. There is definitely not a dorsal spike. Additionally, it is not like a pea comb, as there are not three defined rows with the protrusions in the center. However, the combs do cover more of the head than in the diagram...
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    Dominique Breeders

    You are not kidding, greathorse! Already sent a PM!
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    Rose-Combed Rhode Islands vs. Buckeyes

    Chris, thanks for replying to this thread also. I won't have time to post pics until the weekend. I had bought them from someone who purchased them at a poultry show in Tenn( I'm in VA). No idea where they came from, but they were priced at a steal and I really liked the look of them. I...
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    Dominique Breeders

    Chris, Thank you, that makes a lot of sense. I would imagine there is some of that with any "pure" breed to keep the genetic makeup strong. Good to know!
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    Rose-Combed Rhode Islands vs. Buckeyes

    Okay, an inquiry from an idiot who has only been to one chicken show in his life: How do you tell the difference between the two? I have what appear to be several rose combed RIR, but after looking at a picture of Buckeyes...Well, I'm not so sure. I definitely want to keep the RIR, in fact, I...
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    Dominique Breeders

    Dominiques: Who on the forum is serious about them? My interest stems from history, the Jamestowne Colony, and the fact that I reside in Virginia. I am always going to want some around. My stock comes from Welps Hatchery, and is a mix of rose combed and single combed. My intent is to only...
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    Best Egg Laying Breed in Virginia Climate

    By and large, VA has such a favorable climate, the breed really isn't going to matter much, particularly if eggs are your main concern. I live in Prince Edward County in the center of the state, with typical VA climate of muggy, humid summers and fairly cold, wet winters. I've been very...
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    Herbal Vermifuge/ Vermicide

    I'd like to mine the resources of this forum with the experience along the title topic. I just acquired some new birds, they appear completely healthy, although they reek from vinegar treatment. Not terribly worried about worms as they were raised on wire, but it got me thinking about just...
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    Americauna egg delay

    I got my Americuanas from Welps hatchery in April, and I just got my first green egg. I thought I had ordered exotic soup chickens!
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    Pet Chicken Transpo Cross States

    We're hoping to make it from Virginia to either Washington or Oregon within a year....Our flock will undoubtedly get a little thinner if we can plan the move, but I at least want to keep my "best of the best" from my easter eggers, dominiques, RIRs and welsummers!
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    Pet Chicken Transpo Cross States

    Look, I can google with the best of them, but do any of you kind folks out there have any quick links to what I need to look up about moving my chickens with us cross-country? I'd rather not give up my good layers and especially not my prized Dominiques. Containing them is not half the issue...
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    post pics of your most beautiful rooster

    ...And my alpha roo, "Helga"...Yeah, that's right, "Helga". He was a late bloomer but has survived the culling due to his disposition and good work ethic! He is a chill, observant, bird! I love him!
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    post pics of your most beautiful rooster

    ...And "Roopert" my Easter Egger....
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    post pics of your most beautiful rooster

    This is "Sonic" my young Welsummer cockerel.
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    How to become self-sufficient (kinda) with chickens.

    I have to react to the "if we all don't make it together" comment. WE WON'T. It won't be fair and it will likely be very, very ugly. However, this should not deter those who are prudent. Flock security is another issue entirely, beyond the backyard fox or weasel, we will eventually have...
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    Compost pile/bin

    I've had a big interest in composting, and folks here have had some helpful advice, but the be-all end-all manifesto on the composting process for me was the "Humanure Handbook". Yes, it does focus on recovering the loss of human waste in the growth cycle for gardening, but in learning about...
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    Dying Welsummer Chick

    Thank you for the replies...she's definitely dehydrated, I'll try by dropper. Both legs are extended now and it doesn't seem able to use them, so this seems to have progressed somewhat. ALL the other birds seem fine, so if this isn't ringing any bells with symptoms, then I might not worry...
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    Dying Welsummer Chick

    Several hours later, not much improvement. It's the left leg, not right, and it seems to protrude and not have control over it. I can manually flex it, but it doesn't seem to be able to itself. I've tried giving it some water, but it's not very interested. It's begun trembling slightly.
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    Dying Welsummer Chick

    3 weeks old, in large brooder( converted Great Pyreness dog crate), with about 35 other chicks of various breeds. It is a bit on the small side, but all my birds appear in great health and have been thriving. Last night I found it laying on it's back under the light in the brooder. The other...
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    Feather Loss, Bright Red Skin

    My PBRs are nearly a year old, and I have several left to cull, as I have a new mixed flock growing in the brooder. However, one roo in particular has feather loss on his inner legs and his rear, below his longer tail feathers. The skin in these areas looks red and inflamed. A brief look in...
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