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I’ve been hatching a lot of shipped eggs lately and it seems every breeder tells me something different, some say the most important thing is to “let eggs rest 24 hours before setting them”, and I got a clutch in today and the breeders hatching guide said “set them immediately but don’t turn...

I have 2 hens from Murray mcmurray hatchery that are over a year old, both are “Ameraucana” but really Easter eggers. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I got them along with 6 other in April 2023. All the other girls have been laying for months. They are on high quality...

Hello! I have a black Ameraucana (11 weeks old), and I’m wondering if I can get some opinions on gender. This chick has always been very outgoing, challenging the obvious cockerels of the flock, and the pink comb is suspicious. Thank you in advance!

Hello! I’m wondering if my black copper marans chick (4 1/2 weeks old) looks more like a pullet or cockerel. I think pullet but I’m new to this guessing game, so I wondered if anyone else would be able to tell. Thank you

Just for fun, I know it’s early but I incubated/hatched these cuties out almost 3 weeks ago. The differences between the 3 of them are interesting. I’m almost certain 1 is a roo, from his friendliness to his upright stance and his comb is much larger and pinker than the other 2. What do y’all...

I have 2 welsummer pullets (both 14 1/2 weeks old), one has a much brighter and larger comb and wattle than the other. She is also the loudest constantly bawking and bossing the flock around. Her size is the same as the rest of the flock. She’s not a sneaky roo, is she?

Wondering if anyone can tell if this 8 week old ameraucana is a pullet or cockerel? I was thinking pullet but this chick is so aggressive/ assertive with the flock and with me. Thank you in advance.

Just got mail order chicks from McMurtry hatchery last Friday, and I’m excited to learn all about raising them!