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An unscientific explanation is the very last thing that happens before a chick hatches out of its shell is it absorbs the yolk into its abdomen via the naval.. which ideally is closed before hatch is complete. This absorbed yolk is what provides moisture and nutrients that allow about 3 days for...

Hi there, welcome to BYC! :frow Nice catch on the details of that image.. Now when I post something, I usually try to include the link OR that it was posted from google images, etc.. not my own.. apparently.. that didn't happen for the post you've quoted. I also try not to post inaccurate...

Cross or hybrid.. rocks have yellow skin while Marans have white.. and you've already noted Rock don't get feathered legs. They're not feathered enough to be brahma or Cochin I can't make out the comb.. doesn't look straight from what I can see. That large of head spot.. is usually indicative...

Consider using something permethrin based.. powder or it comes in spray form. I prefer the spray application. Sold as horse fly and perimeter treatment under different names (Martin's) and different concentrations from ready to use or must dilute in another container. Labeled as afe for use...

Welcome to BYC! :frow How many are you looking for? Have you already checked your local or other nearby craigslist farm and garden section? That's the place I most often see those types of listings in my area.

Others are correct.. Belt sent the wrong breed or misidentified it.. looks like a red sex link type cockerel.

Excess calcium ingestion is a long term killer not a short term one.. according to my current understanding. No, under NO circumstances would trying to help your hen be "murder".. even if it is specifically euthanasia. Doesn't seem necessary but if you want laboratory feedback on her condition...

Welcome to BYC! :frow How long have the comb and wattles been red like that?

Hi, welcome to BYC! :frow Probably from preening.. even by a flockmate next to her on roost, since it's only one side?? Or maybe she's rubbing the wall or other barrier going in and out of the coop, etc?? Feathers won't improve until they are molted out and replaced. They can get a bit ragged...

It appears they are sex linked and will all be female if the crossing staement is true.. and thus you *may* be able tell the difference by egg color?? So because the "blue rocks" would be barred if male. all the solid black or blue males should be pure for Andi. White eggs may not rule out...

While I'd like to agree with the first poster.. blue rocks are a hybrid that aren't rock's.. but a cross between Andalusian and rock.. so may still present with white earlobes or skin.. since white skin is dominant.. according to my CURRENT understanding.. see pics in following link...

Mixed breed cockerel or something I'm unfamiliar with.. feathered legs pretty much rules out hatchery RIR. Starting as early as 10 weeks on non hen feathered breeds, gender specific pointy or rounded saddle feathers may become noticeable. Usually more flowing like the 2nd pic by around 16...

Sorry for your loss. :( Consider electrified poultry netting.

Welcome to BYC! :frow It's a sex link I've been interested in for while.. they should also be 50/50 black and blue laced. Interesting to see just how hard it is to see the difference with this specific variety! I'd probably be looking mainly at the head and under good lighting. Sorry I'm...

As far as I know they are a drop shipping site.. I have used them.. but shipping to my address for bantam chicks was never successful from them.. as my delivery route is quite rough, they all died. Customer service was acceptable. You can see in this link from MPC that they ship from several...

That's an unhealed naval sack.. indicative of an incubation or hatching issue.. *possibly* too high of humidity for the egg color/size if it hatched on day 21. The vent (or butt/anus and reproductive opening) is closer to the tail. On (pure) cuckoo and barred chicks you *MAY* be able to tell...

When effective, the Marek's vaccine just hides the symptoms and does not actually prevent the disease.. The vaccine in and of itself does NOT actively shed live virus or spread it.. but again... MAY hide it if it is present. According to my current understanding.. it takes at least 2 weeks to...

If they are coming from an unknown, untested source.. or if they're being vaccinated against Marek's as it needs time to set up before possible exposure. Otherwise it's a really good choice if you have everything needed out there!

Welcome to BYC! :frow Runty I think.. but I don't understand why you're giving so many treats so early. I'd stop with the majority of it.. and stick with chick starter.. The meal worms and BSFL are both very high fat. The alfalfa.. is gonna be lower protein, and amino acids.. etc. All that...

Hi, welcome to BYC! :frow It may still be one of their juvenile molts on their way to maturity. Are you just seeing feathers everywhere or actual bald spots on the birds?