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I'm beginning to sort my black Jersey Giants for prospective breeders. They are right at 7 months old, so I won't be making final decisions just yet. If you're familiar with the SOP, would you kindly give your opinion? I have a couple of favorites, but I've raised these guys from chicks so I'm...

Hello all! I am looking for recommendations on someone (a breeder NOT hatchery stock) who raises large fowl Cochins. I would prefer whites or blue. I am in Georgia but would consider shipping. I definitely prefer chicks or possibly started birds over hatching eggs (due to my lack of hatching...

Hi all, I was wondering what you think of my OEGB pullet? I've attempted uploading her photo but the upload tool gets to the point "wait a moment" and never gets past that so I posted her picture on my blog (http://olivyew.blogspot.com/2013/06/old-english-bantam-conformation.html) that link will...

I have this bantam Easter Egger (4 months old) and I continue to go back and forth on its sex. I have two others - 1 is for sure a hen and 1 is for sure a roo, but this one appears to go either way. On one hand it has a larger comb than the pullet, but it doesn't have the longer tail feathers...

We have decided to part with our pair of young Jersey Giants. Hatched February of this year. These are hatchery stock birds. We thought by now we would be in a house with more land but the closing date keeps getting pushed back - it isn't fair to our neighbor to have a rooster next door. These...

One of my ducks is missing a chunk of bill. I noticed this yesterday and was just now able to catch the duck. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, she eats from the feeder/forages and acts normal. I have no idea how this would have happened. Should I be concerned? What should I do for her?

I have five bantam Wyandotte chicks and it's looking like all boys. Please tell me I'm wrong. ;) These guys are two months old now. 4 of 5 look like this one so I'll just post one photo instead of individual shots. But then I have just this one that isn't as red as the others and the...

Wanted! I'm looking to purchase some Barred Rock Bantams, up to a year old. I am in the Chattanooga Tennessee area and would prefer to purchase locally, but will consider shipping. Show quality is not necessary, just looking to add to our home flock.

I have two Ancona pullets and I love them! They are great little chickens and excellent free-rangers. I have played with the idea of getting a couple more hens and a rooster so I can have a sustainable flock (we want birds from which we have raise our own meat and eggs). I am curious how loud...

If anyone has Bantam Cornish, Bantam Wyandottes, or Bantam EEs in the NW Georgia or Chattanooga, TN area please let me know. I am interested in purchasing at least a pair or trio - I prefer birds that no longer require a heat lamp. I'm not looking for show quality, just some backyard birds. I...

These chicks belong to my friend and we're both wondering what the 2 gold laced chicks are (we know what the others are). Are they Sebrights, Wyandottes, or? Also if you could venture to ID the sex it would help a lot also. :) Edit: They are about 5-6 weeks old.

What color is this Cochin? Thanks in advance!

Nearly 3 week old Cochin chick. This is mottled correct? So many of the black and yellow chicks look identical so I'm not entirely sure. lol

Came with my Bantam Cochin order. I have a few of these chicks, they are almost 2 weeks old now. They started out buff or possibly a shade darker than the "true" buffs. As they've gotten their feathers I see "barring" and even some of the chicks appear to have white coming in. What color is it...

Ah the time has come for new chickens. My problem is I like too many breeds and can't decide. lol So I would like to turn to you guys for suggestions of breeds to consider. I am looking at bantam breeds only at the moment. I would prefer a breed that is a relatively good layer and preferably...

I am a college senior (major: Biology) taking Developmental Biology this semester. We are looking for approximately 20 fertile eggs to be donated to our class. Breed does not matter. I'm sure that it could be arranged that any (if any) chicks hatched could be returned to you. I will be happy to...

Any ideas on these two chicks? I've had them since November and I believe they're about 4-5 months old. Chick 1: Silkie Chick 2: Showgirl *hoping for girls*

What is the best way to get started showing poultry? I'm interested in bantams and I'm attracted to several breeds but I guess I've only got room to have one. Would you start with chicks or adult birds (I don't have an incubator and the thought of testing it on good eggs doesn't sound...

I brought home a trio of Silkie/Showgirl chicks on Saturday that are about 10 weeks old. All were in pristine condition until yesterday when one of the Showgirls started acting "off". She has her feathers fluffed, she keeps her head/neck in close but upright. She eats and drinks just fine, but...

Hi guys I am looking to acquire a couple of Silkie hens for a backyard flock. I'm in northwest Georgia but can travel a bit to pick up birds. Color doesn't matter, I'm just looking for some tame birds. Prefer 1 year old or younger. I would also consider Wyandotte or Barred Rock bantams. Thanks.