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That lighter chick's coloring is real interesting I am gonna go get Marvin ( BYC: nicalandia) to see what he thinks. He's a human genetics calculator and can tell us what this chick's color genetics are. I emailed Marvin, hopefully his schedule will allow him to stop by. If he comes, feel free...

Hi, Ok take a look at this website. see the pic of the feather sexing? Ignore his advice that 3 days is too late. I have been able to do it thru 4 days old with no problem. Not every strain of fowl can be feather sexed. That said it looks like the dark chipmunk striped chick is a cockerel (...

If they are young females, then they probably too young to accept them. A hen already laying would be best. No, they should not free range the chicks. They should be a confined space with a mature hen. Failing that, raise them yourself, smile. Yes, you misunderstood. Feed them all they want...

Hi, On another note, it is possible your hens might adopt these chicks. You will know right away if they do. Might want to intro the chicks to the hens and closely watch what happens. If they peck the chicks and try to harass them, take them away and raise them yourself. If they cuddle and try...

Also, gently, stretch out a wing of each chick and take a picture of the wing feathers looking down upon them from the top. Put the palm of your hand gently under the wing to support it so I can see all of the feathers looking down from the top. This must be done in the next 24 hours. Post them...

Hi, What kind of reptile light are you using on them? You want a light which is Not a heat lamp. As I remember these reptile lights heat objects within their range of influence. Now incandescent bulbs throw heat as a result of being on and this general heat will warm things in their range of...