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    Single Silkie--what to do now?

    Hello--I purchased some silkie eggs (15) from a local breeder. In the same incubator, I had 10 BYM. Out of these eggs, one silkie hatched and 7 of the BYM. After candling on day 8, I knew the silkies were mostly unfertilized (so aggravating!). But I still had hope for 4. My issue is how do I...
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    Difficult breeds to hatch? Are there any that seem harder to incubate?

    I had 15 silkie eggs and 10 barnyard mix go into the incubator. Today is hatch day. I'm down to 4 silkie eggs after candling and seeing no development in 11. I don't think those were fertilized. So far, one of the BYM has hatched and I have 5 more pipped. It looks like 1 silkie has pipped...
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    Calling Cochin Experts--thoughts?

    These are 2 of my 3 BBS Cochins I received from Meyer....ordered all female. I know they take a while longer to mature, but what are your thoughts? Boys? The first pic (in front) shows the one I'm thinking is the only girl. I asked a while back and thought maybe too young at that time to...
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    BBS Cochins Roo/Hen help?

    I ordered 3 female BBS cochins from Meyer. They are now 16 weeks old. I noticed early on that 2 of the 3 had much larger combs, but when I reached out to Meyer they said it was too early to tell. Based on these pics, does the one facing away appear to have other roo features, besides the giant...
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    ChickCozy Incubator--who has used this one and what are your experiences?

    I've used mine for one hatch and was successful with 24/25 hatching. The countdown was awesome, humidity and temp were great. This time around I cannot get the countdown timer to set. I've tried everything. Any suggestions? I reached out to the company and they gave me the same instructions...
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    How much movement when turning is needed?

    Hello! First time incubating these small eggs (silky). When the auto turner does it's thing, they seem to just get jostled...not really turning. The top part of the egg doesn't really change position much, but they do move during the turn. Is that enough for healthy hatch? Thanks!
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    Ladies or Gents?

    These two are 14 weeks old. No crowing yet (all the other boys are) but I'm still not sure on gender. Posted on FB group and got mixed opinions! What do you all think?
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    Crested BCM? Just confirming

    Hello! All the eggs I hatched came from a pure BCM roo who was over several pure breed hens including BCM and Creme Legbar and barred rock...I know with the exception of the BCM hens he was with, that the rest were going to be BCM mixes.....Since one of the breeds that daddy roo was in with are...
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    Have you Incubated for others?

    Curious if anyone has incubated eggs for other folks? I love the process but don't need a bazillion chickens! How did it go? Any tips? I was thinking about incubating and then returning chicks within the first week or so. Pics just because. :)
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    Repell All Product?

    Has anyone had any luck with Repell All around their hives? Would it be bad for the chickens? I've used it successfully for the past few years around my garden for deer and coons....just wondering if around the coop could help?
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    Can you help me predator proof this coop better?

    I bought this shameful little coop, adorable, but fragile, for my Polish so they could be separated from my main flock. I had extra 6' fence I've put around it and have it set up so that I can open the coop door and it will lead into the metal run with the top over it. I don't have daytime...
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    How many 40# bags of Horse Pellets?

    Hello! My coop is 10x12 and I'm wanting to switch to horse pellets for bedding. How many of the 40# bags would I need? I stink at math. Pic because I love him. Thanks!
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    Meyer Hatchery Cochin

    Can someone verify that the bird in the front left is a roo? I ordered 3 ladies and I think I got two roos. The one in the back (not the barred mix) is one of the others. I thought Meyer had a guarantee on their birds as far as sexing them. Thanks!
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    Blue grey hens (Hoping) What are your opinions?

    Another set from the eggs I hatched from a BCM rooster and assorted hens...(I believe she said the hens were "pure" varieties...her goal was olive eggers. These two "blue" birds have beautiful color and one has a short crest. I'm so hoping they are both ladies. The birds in the first pic have...
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    BCM mix--barred rock with crest? Lady or Gent?

    BCM roo over assorted hens...her goal was olive eggers. This looks like barred rock, but has a crest? Do you think boy or girl? Approximately 8 weeks old. What other breeds are crested like legbars? Thanks!
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    Black Copper Shimmer Gender ID?

    These are almost 7 weeks old. And I don't know how you all get such great pics! Mine will not hold still for a second. One of these has that shimmer in their tail feathers...is that always an indication of rooster? Any guesses on these two?
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    I hope this wasn't a bad idea.

    Like the title says, I hope this wasn't a bad idea but it's what I could come up with quickly. Just got my 6' fence up....100 feet and the chickens have been out for two days. (in a completely predator proof coop at night). I have 40 and they are almost 7 weeks old. (15 are going to new homes...
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    BCM? and roo? Also grey marans mix....also a roo?

    Dad was pure BCM running with pure BCM and Easter Egger gals. Wondering if the black one would be considered pure BCM as I'm seeing white and if both are definitely roos. Hatched April 1st.
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    Turning Storage building into Coop--surrounding fence/net suggestions?

    Hello! I'm turning a nice 10x12 storage building into a coop. I'm putting a 6' high fence for the run that will start at the edges of the coop and shoot out from the building on each side....if that makes sense. This building has the double doors which I will close at night. (until I manage an...
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    Cover for a prefab coop

    Hello! I've purchased a prefab coop that is perfect for my set of golden laced Polish. I'm attaching an extended run with all the necessary fencing to keep out pests... my question is how could I create a "cover" for the coop so that it lasts a bit longer than if left alone. I was thinking some...
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