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WackyQuacky said:
I only have ducks and I am new to that, however I love reading everything that everyone writes and a lot of stuff you write about the chickens can work with ducks and of course there are duck tails too. I am trying very hard to understand all the letters and chicken types you guys talk about but sometimes I'm so lost lol... I will keep trying tada. Glad everyone is having good hatches ;) wish you weren't all so far away lol
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Please ask on any abbreviations, we will be glad to explain. We often forget how confusing the 'shorthand' and other terms can be to new folks.
 
MotorcycleChick said:
The chick didn't make it. :(
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So sorry, MC.


I integrated two new girls in with my existing brood yesterday. Mine have been in their coop for a week today, and have been with us for 6 weeks in total. The new girls are comparable in age. I understand the concept of pecking order, so I am expecting, and have seen, some pecking. Is this a terribly long process? I just want everyone to get along!!!
 
(Xpost from Silkie thread!)

Babies are 8 weeks old tomorrow! We've got some great hairdos going that may actually need a trim soon :lol:


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Also, I've caught a few of them (repeat offenders) getting feisty with each other. Feathers on the back of the neck will bristle and stick up, they'll straighten up and hop around to have a stand off. Is this strictly male behavior, or will females do the same? I've read about pecking order, asserting dominance, etc. Or maybe these 2 in particular are just in a constant sibling rivalry! It doesn't get violent, it's almost like watching 2 house cats pounce on each other - but I'm just curious?

And I figured out who our nighttime stalker is - a stray/farm cat. We see one (or two) every year, it's inevitable in our area. I haven't seen any signs of it close around the coop, fortunately. But will remain vigilant...
 
chickachickayea said:
(Xpost from Silkie thread!)

Babies are 8 weeks old tomorrow! We've got some great hairdos going that may actually need a trim soon :lol:


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Also, I've caught a few of them (repeat offenders) getting feisty with each other. Feathers on the back of the neck will bristle and stick up, they'll straighten up and hop around to have a stand off. Is this strictly male behavior, or will females do the same? I've read about pecking order, asserting dominance, etc. Or maybe these 2 in particular are just in a constant sibling rivalry! It doesn't get violent, it's almost like watching 2 house cats pounce on each other - but I'm just curious?



And I figured out who our nighttime stalker is - a stray/farm cat. We see one (or two) every year, it's inevitable in our area. I haven't seen any signs of it close around the coop, fortunately. But will remain vigilant...
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Very cute!

I have seen the standoff behavior with both pullets and cockerels, though 90% of the time it seems to be the cockerels. When pullets do it they are usually standing up to a pushy cockerel. Sometimes it gets quite vocal and wicked looking....funny thing is that the broody ignores it but it upsets my dogs who then try to separate them.
 

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