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  1. Ra_

    Heads up regarding the size of openings in Bekaert fencing sold at TSC

    In the Q&A portion of this 330' roll of wire on the TSC website, the manufacturer provides links to this image when asked about the size of their wire. The width of the openings is 6" I deduced that these dimensions were small enough to contain my hens. After hauling the 120 pound rolll of...
  2. B

    Chicken Genetics

    Hey, so I would like to know a bit more information about chicken genetics. I enjoy genetics, and I basically just want to share what I know with others and hear from others what I don’t know. Some of what I know (Just what I can remember of the top of my head): Egg Color: A chicken egg’s color...
  3. B

    Chicken Genetics

    (Post moved to proper thread) https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-genetics.1317699/
    • BarnyardCross
    • Thread
    • breed breed behavior breed creation breed facts egg color genetics silkie size
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Random Ramblings
  4. Feathers & Friends

    Rare Olandsk Dwarf Chicken Question?

    Someone locally is trying to help preserve this rare true bantam called the Olandsk Dwarf. I was interested in possibly getting some, but I couldn't find any information on their general size.... Everything says "small" does anyone know their general size range? Around 1.5 lbs like seabrights...
  5. Sagey_7878

    Will my hens be fine in this space?

    Hello everyone! I live in suburban Australia and I’m wanting to upgrade my coop and run. I’ve attached some photos so you can visually see the space. The coop and run will be for 5-7 hens and they WONT be let out of the run to free range (maybe once a week) The run is approximately 20 something...
  6. Thechickentrainer1999

    How many chickens can roost in an 8x5 coop?

    I'm currently building a new coop and I'm wondering how big it should be built. I plan on having an 8x5 sleep area with a 30ft run and I want to know will it hold at least 20 chickens minimum?
  7. sagehound

    Brooder size question and ideas wanted

    Hi, I am getting my first 16 chicks in June and was planning to have the brooder in my office in the house so I can keep an eye on them and get them used to me. Question....I have read that the brooder should provide 1 sq ft of space per chick until week 2-3 and then they should have 2-3 sq ft...
  8. 2chookchooks

    How big will we get

    Just curious if you can tell by a chicks weight at a certain age how big it will be as an adult . I how two farm mutts that are now 5 weeks old , I'm guessing they are going to be on the bantam /smallish size. Parents where smaller than the isa browns I had previously Luna the grey female is...
  9. chickenreyna

    how long until s bantam cochin is full grown

    Minus feathering out what age would you consider your bantam cochin is almost done growing or looks practically same size as am adult?
  10. ZeeAviatrix

    Same Breed Different Sized Eggs

    Hello, Chicken Lovers! One of my two hens, Emma, started laying eggs a couple of weeks ago...small, adorable, perfect little eggs. Today, the other hen named Millie, laid her first egg and, Oh, My!! her egg was huge in comparison! There is no problem guessing which one is her egg when looking...
  11. S

    Coop/Run Size and mixing breeds

    Hello all. I purchased two Rhode Island Red Chicks from Tractor supply about 5 weeks ago. I have been working on building a coop for them but was slowed by hurricane Irma and the damage it caused. I have just completed the coop and it has about 9 square feet of space, one roost, and two...
  12. KyleelyK

    Details for selectic breeding for size

    Hello, I am wanting larger size hens and I need information, regarding the specifics, about which genes are passed from each parent. I have heard the mother determines the size of her hen, is this true or does the father also help?
  13. KyleelyK

    Egg size = Chicken size?

    Hey, I wanted to incubate some eggs, but some are small. I am aiming for larger chickens. Does the size of the egg determine the overall size of the chicken?
  14. Brummie Pekin

    Is this chick's size normal? Potential dwarf?

    I bought 4 chicks around 3 weeks ago and they were all 2 - 2.5 weeks old. They were all about the same size except one which was slightly smaller however over the last three weeks the others are almost double its size and it has only grown a little from when we first bought it. From what I can...
  15. Brummie Pekin

    Is this chicks size normal? Potential dwarf?

    I bought 4 chicks around 3 weeks ago and they were all 2 - 2.5 weeks old. They were all about the same size except one which was slightly smaller however over the last three weeks the others are almost double its size and it has only grown a little from when we first bought it. It is around 2...
  16. chickenlover chickencrazy

    Giantest Giant! - Jersey Giant Competition - Ends 15/08/17

    Attention all Jersey Giant Lovers!!! Here is a competition for your big chicken. All you need to do is measure how tall your giant is, Post a picture of your giant, Write the colour of your giant, And put their name. Their will be a winner from each colour and runners up. Their will be an over...
  17. birdmandan

    Need help breeding meat quails

    Alright peeps. I have my mixed flock started up. I'm jumping the gun a bit but in 6-8 weeks, i will need to breed them. I am considering keeping 15 of the heaviest hens for breeding, then purchasing 3 roos to avoid inbreeding. The supplier of the eggs that i just hatched got up to 250 grams...
    • birdmandan
    • Thread
    • breeding coturnix japanese quails size
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Quail
  18. spikeanddan

    Newbies in PA

    Ok, here's the deal. We moved north from metropolis Miami, FL to get away from the craziness and hustle bustle of urban living. Now we're in PA and have 3.5 acres. The garden is in and producing. We just bought a coop for 12-15 hens. It arrives on Thursday morning. Now comes the run. Here's our...
  19. Lazy Farmer

    Brooder Size Question ??

    Kinda have a problem or not but wanted opinions not technical mumbo. We just had the most successful hatch yet. Out of 40 plus eggs, upon candle day.. 35 were active. Out of that, 29 hatched. Our regular old faithful brooder tub size is kind of busy. Had to use 2 the same size after a baby was...
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