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I have a group I purchased from someone who did buy them from McMurray hatchery. 1 hen looks more like a rooster and is too big. Because they are so rare, I did keep her. She lays huge eggs which are very often double yolks. The other hens are normal sized, short legged and round. I sold 1...

Please do not sell unwashed eggs for any purpose. Unwashed eggs may preserve the bloom, but the actual difference in hatch rate with or without the bloom is minuscule at best. The likelihood of infecting the embryo with bacteria is increased exponentially in unwashed eggs or even...

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....and Gremlins were discovered in Virginia! 😁

Proof that Fairies REALLY DO exist!

Excess white poop is a sign of kidney problems or failure. Too much calcium can do this. If you are feeding her layer feed I would stop this and offer starter feed. Give her some vitamins in water & mix in juice. I like to use cranberry juice because it's very good for the kidneys and for...

I do. I have a pretty little pair and just hatched a couple of babies with more on the way. Love the blues & porcelain.

This is great to provide entertaining snacks to your birds in the run or in the yard! Can fill with many different types of fresh fruits and vegetables. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCKMPC7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3b0LFb1S66FY9

I'm pretty new to the d'uccle breed myself, but I'd like to add to discussion as a reference point for many questions I have been reading in this thread. d'uccle are a true bantam breed. The golden rule of breeding is to begin with the best stock you can find & afford. You can't build a...

Mallards actually ARE a bantam breed. 😁 Rouens are like their standard sized cousins. Also someone said Mallards are the size of call ducks. They are not. Call ducks are smaller than Mallards. I will try to post photos of mine next to one another for reference as I have all 3. They are...

Olive egger.

Omg that's too funny! 😆 How adorable they are!!

Oh my! BEAUTIFUL!! They're all lovely! I agree that King is the king!! Lol. Very nice!! I'm messaging you.

He's very handsome! What breed is he? Malay cross?