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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by JacquiJ, Sep 29, 2012.

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  1. Sep 29, 2012 #1
    JacquiJ

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    Hey everyone! I rescued three chicks from UGA (the perks of being an avian biology major!): a polish, a Cochin, and a silkie. They are so sweet and almost 7 weeks old now. But I have a few questions.

    The polish is very spazzy and he loves to perch. Any recommendations how to calm him down and good perches for him?

    What are some good signs if they are hens or roos? I'm 90% positive the Cochin is a male since he already has a very red comb and wattle developing, but the others are so different from what I've worked with, that I just have no idea!!

    Look forward to hearing from y'all!

    Jacqui
     

  4. Sep 29, 2012 #2
    Kevin565

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    [​IMG].

    I've head Polish Chickens can be more spastic. I don't raise them so I can't verify that.

    If you post pictures of them we can probably sex them for you.
     
  6. Sep 30, 2012 #3
    sumi

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    Hello and welcome to BYC [​IMG] I'm not familiar with that breed, sorry! If I have a jumpy chicken I try and spend as much time as possible with it and tame it. They usually calm down as they mature.
     
  8. Sep 30, 2012 #4
    Pinky

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    Hi and welcome to BYC!
    Spend time with them as mentioned above, and offer them plenty of treats. If you get at least one of them to trust you enough to eat from your hand, there's a good chance that the others won't want to miss out.
     
  10. Sep 30, 2012 #5
    Big A Chickens

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    Hi and[​IMG] So glad you joined us!!!![​IMG]
     
  12. Sep 30, 2012 #6
    CluckyCharms

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  14. Sep 30, 2012 #7
    aaabirdman

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    Welcome to BYC
     

  17. Sep 30, 2012 #8
    Red Barn Farms

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    jbirds2012

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  21. Sep 30, 2012 #10
    weimarmama

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    :frow & :welcome from Alabama. Glad you joined us. I have Polish, and they can definitely have different personalities from other breeds. One reason being the crest on top of their head blocks a lot of their vision and sometimes trimming the crest can help. You might want to check out the Polish thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/585953/i-have-to-talk-polish
     
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