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    Trespassers and ducklings...

    That is super bizarre. I would guess mallards as well just by looking at photos of mallard ducklings online but I could very well be wrong. Is there a pond nearby with mallards that they could've come from?
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    I have a mystery chick!!

    They will likely be Easter Eggers then which are just a mix to produce green eggs. Their adult feathers will likely be the best way to confirm/ID them but that is my thinking as of now.
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    Adding Earthworms to Coop Bedding?

    I did not realize that! Thanks for the lesson
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    Egg eater

    Do they have free access to oyster shells? I had a big stint of egg eaters last year and we figured out it was due to poor nutrition. We switched to a better feed and restocked our free access oyster shells which solved our issue. I did also put a few rocks in each nesting box in hopes that they...
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    Adding Earthworms to Coop Bedding?

    You're better off using them for a dedicated compost bin or a worm bin. If they do manage to survive then you also need to think about when you do a deep clean that you'll likely take them out with the bedding.
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    gold laced wyandotte sex

    Looks like a pullet. My GLW also had a slightly pink comb when she was young as well. For them, it is normal for pullets to have a slight bit of color in their comb.
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    Breed?

    The comb makes me say Golden Campines but the feathers make me say Golden Penciled Hamburg.
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    Is my Indio Gigante male or female?

    Oh that is just adorable! Are they more of a meat bird or what's their main purpose as a breed?
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    Help me understand 13 wk male Americana behavior atm

    Some people say to assert dominance by pinning them down like they (the rooster) would do to a hen or even carrying them around. I personally can't give you a suggestion as I have not been able to curb it as I only notice too late when they start attacking me (mine also only do it to me and no...
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    Is this normal for humidity to do this?

    This is super inconsistent. The humidity should be rather stable without many sharp changes in humidity levels. It seems like your incubator is not able to maintain a consistent and steady humidity level due to the sensor controlling the humidity by turning off and on again. I would think about...
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    Combining Coops?

    Rosemarythyme listed the same method I would use. It might take some time until they get used to it but they should pick it up well. Sometimes we also board up the entrance of the coop after they are in and open it in the morning but that isn't always necessary.
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    Help me understand 13 wk male Americana behavior atm

    With my roosters this is them showing that they want to fight me. It's not a good behaviour to have and I would aim to curb it as soon as possible as others have said.
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    How do you ferment chicken feed? Is it worth it?

    Pardon my ignorance but if you were to make the feed a mash, does it also lead to the potential to lose nutrients? My chickens enjoy having mashed feed so I'll occasionally make a mash for them and give it to them right away. My gut instinct would be to say that there are no nutrients lost given...
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    Keeping a duckling from feeling lonely?

    Lots of you interacting with her. When I had a solo hatch I used a stuffed animal with my chick. A mirror is also a great idea. Having chicks and ducklings solo is not ideal but it isn't the end of the world.
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    Hatching ducklings

    From what I can tell, temperature should be at 99.5F for the entire 28 days and 55% humidity for the first 25 days and 65-70% humidity with the last 3 days. When they start pipping you can apparently let the humidity get to 80% (will help prevent shrink wrapping). I've only ever had my hen...
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