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Like the OP, I too have babies (3 weeks) that'd I'd like to get out of my house in the next couple of weeks. I was hoping to move them out into a large dog kennel that I'll cover in hardware cloth, some sort of roofing, and place next to the run. So, to clarify, they don't need an actual "coop"...

Thanks. Yes, I'm being very impatient haha I'm thinking the reddish coloring I'm seeing is just part of her overall pattern, but it do find it really odd and fascinating that red coloration in certain spots can be a male trait for EEs. Is it just testosterone-related? Learning new things about...

Hi! I've seen a few threads here and there that discuss how random red splotches, particularly on the shoulders, indicate that an EE is male. Why is this? What causes it? Would anyone like to weigh in on whether this appears to be the case with my bird? "She" is only 3 weeks old and has some...

Just for fun, I'll post pictures every few weeks. This is at 2 weeks. "She" is looking darker now that her feathers are coming in.

Thanks, everyone! The ambient temp + brooder plate seems to be just fine. They've been happily exploring their pop-up pen and go under the plate for bedtime and little naps here and there. So far, so good 🤞I'm going to try opening the window near them to get them acclimatized to the outdoor...

Apologies if this has been asked a million times, but are Cuckoo Marans able to be feather-sexed at < 1 week? This was bought by MPC as a Cuckoo Marans pullet (vent sexed), but at 4.5 days old, I am questioning sex and breed, for that matter (looks more Blue). I've included a picture of my EE...

I will! They're also the only one of my chicks to have a visible comb. It's tiny, of course because of the age, but I don't really have to go looking to find it, if that makes sense. Really hoping that's not a sign of a cockerel. I think at 3 days old it might be too soon to tell.

My Lavender Orpington--who I got at 12 weeks--used to be very skittish, which surprised me because of how friendly Buff Orpingtons supposedly are. But I will say that at 3 years old, she's now much calmer and has moved up in the pecking order. It might be an age thing, where they just mature and...

Ah, never realized that! Thanks. I am so excited to see what comes of this little one!

Oh boy... This is embarrassing but I double-checked my order and lo and behold, I ordered a Silver Cuckoo Marans. At this point, I don't know what this little baby is except a Marans of some kind, which I'm super excited about. I have an Olive Egger/BCM mix and she is the BEST! So smart, hardy...

While we're on it, does anyone here think there's a chance I got a cockerel? I'm now reading Cuckoo Marans (if that's what "she" is) are autosexing. Not sure if this is the case with Blue Cuckoo Marans too, but I'm seeing a soft, diffuse spot on the head. This has me nervous it's a boy! Its legs...

It is... Poor little baby... A Cuckoo Marans which could very well be a Blue Cuckoo Marans. She seems to be softer/grayer/bluer than I expected. Someone on the "breeds" forum says Blue. Can't wait to see!

Sweet! That's even better!

Hi! Brand new baby chicks arrived and I'm wondering if this lady is a Cuckoo Marans or Blue Cuckoo Marans (which was my back-up). She seems grayer than I thought a Cuckoo Marans chick would be.

Babies are here! One of the four sadly was DOA. Not sure I can place blame on the vendor (MPC) or bad luck... The other three are doing alright. The Green Queen is a little wobbly and the weakest of the bunch, so I'm keeping a close eye on her. She's already my favorite. The Cream Legbar is LOUD...