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I have a Standard female Columbian Wyandotte chick born 8/28/11. I ordered her online, along with 3 other chicks (who seem healthy). All 4 chicks were vaccinated for Mareks at 1 day old and all are female. I first noticed that the Wyandotte chick was wobbly as soon as she arrived in the post...

Are there breeds of chickens that molt less frequently or only molt in warmer months?

Do chickens with larger combs and wattles tolerate heat better?

Are there chicken breeds with Roos that tend to have small/ smaller spurs? Either standard or bantam.

Are there any reasons not to breed a Bantam to a standard size chicken. I read that the offspring of such a pairing turn out to be lethargic? Is that accurate? Any other problems for the breeding pair or offspring?

I have a Sebright pullet and a Japanese Bantam cockerel. They are very attached to eachother and live together. They both start screaming when they are separated. I'm concerned about the female getting pregnant. Are chickens fertile all the time? Should I separate them at certain times?

Anyone have experience with chicken diapers? Good or bad? Do they deform young bird's feathers or clog the chicken's vents? I have two month and 1/2 olds birds, a Jap Bantam and a Sebright. They love to ride on my shoulders but I'm not a fan of chicken poo on my shoulders!

Hi All: My adorable month old Japanese Bantam seems to fart. The farting is intermittent, doesn't sem to cause discomfort and, has been happening since at least one week of age. I have read that one cannot actually hear a chicken fart however, my JB farts rather loudly. Has anyone else had this...