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    Natural breeding thread

    Thanks for the input. I don’t think it’s mites. I’m pretty paranoid about that, so I check the nests (as well as the friendliest birds) daily. After mum had taken the chicks off the nest I checked once again, and did not see anything. She has not gone back to a nest since. Right now it’s...
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    Natural breeding thread

    The chicks seem to have retained that rebellious spirit. The were eating their chick feed and scratching on the ground when I went down to the coops. If they make it through the night (assuming that mum doesn’t, and as such, they will be left with no heat source), I’ll try a hybrid method of...
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    Natural breeding thread

    I came home after being out of town for almost two days to mum pretty much on the verge of death. I don’t see her making the night. The chicks are both alive, and I made the decision to let them with mum. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. I don’t know why mum is so sick. The only indication while...
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    Is this a silly question?

    Yes. Males will mate with other males, and females can mate with other females. Usually it’s a dominance thing. Sometimes it’s not. Either way, no need to worry
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    Natural breeding thread

    Thanks for the reassurance; I thought and acted (or rather, didn’t) the same. Figured that I’m not present 24/7, and it was bound to happen again, so I’d rather it happened under my supervision. I did not intervene, and as mention, the others didn’t persue. Today mum is far more active and the...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Fret has had a good life. Very sad to read that it might be coming to an end, and I’m sure you’re not feeling great about it, but I’m sure that if asked (and if she could answer), she’d say her last few years were happy ones. The last of the “old guard”, she will join Henry and Carbon. You’re...
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    Natural breeding thread

    Thanks for the clarification. I have no questions about flock/group dynamics with a broody, nor experience. What I can do is share yesterday’s observations after the chicks were introduced to the group. Starting with the roosters, they all showed interest initially, but remained neutral...
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    Natural breeding thread

    I know nothing about sex linking, but this is very interesting (plus the chicks are gorgeous). Way more than the common RSL. I’d BDutch is ok with a little bit of genetics talk on this thread, could you explain how the fibromelanosis only passed down to the female chicks? Sorry about the black...
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    Natural breeding thread

    Success! Mum brought them down today, with a little help from me (the only help I’ve given throughout this process). Mum isn’t looking great, the brooding process was tiring, and she got a bit beat up from the other hens, though she stood her ground. Being a first timer didn’t help, I’m...
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    Swedish Flower : Hen or roo?

    Cockerel for sure. Pretty guy
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    ISA Brown Hens or Rooster?

    They’re all pullets. Males look very different, almost completely white with red on their wings
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    LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

    If that’s your dirty, you don’t want to see how mine can get :lol: . Your birds looks awesome, I love them!
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    Best YouTube Channel

    Chickenlandia has some informative videos for sure. I’ve never heard of of the Featherbrain, though after a quick search, she seems knowledgeable. English Country Life have some nice videos, and though not as informative, some older Brimwood farm videos are good as well. One of our members...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Sad news about Fret. Hopefully with your care and her resilience, she can bounce back
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    Natural breeding thread

    Thanks Perris and BDutch. The chick seems to have died in that zipping position. Not sure what went wrong. All other eggs are under her, but it’s been more quiet than I’m used to. As you can imagine, I’m quite worried. I have one more inspection later today, and then we’ll see what tomorrow...
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