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1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) ---- Speckled Sussex, 1 1/2-2yrs old, 7+ lbs have not put her on a scale. 2) What is the behavior, exactly.----- Now just swollen feet and legs, before her jaw was swollen in the same...

I will first say if you are squeamish you might not want to look at the pictures. I have never had a deformed chick this severe. I have had chicks before with 1 with wry neck and maybe a few with crooked toes, but never something this sever. It looks horrible and I am surprised it made it to...

I'm wondering.... how long quail eggs stay good in the refrigerator? what is the best way to crack the eggs for frying? I seem to have a problem with the shell flaking and the membrane being a little tough. And as far as fertility.... is there a season for this and do I have to check the males...

Is there a disease or condition that causes what appears to be fluid retention (or swelling) in the feet, jaw area, and abdomen? Hen eats, drinks, dust bathes, looks for insects, etc. So, she seems normal. Does not seem like she is any pain. Not laying at this time. She is around 1 1/2-2...

So, I acquired the quail as eggs for trade. Some quick reading and I learned some. The thing is from looking at pictures I believe them to be Coturnix. With that I counted 12 hens and 14 roosters right at 6weeks of age. So, I should cut the roos down to about 3? How should I select which roos to...

I have my own backyard flock, but I am curious to know if there are any local breeders in the southwestern part of MS. That way I know what is available other than getting shipped chicks or eggs.

I know that getting shipped hatching eggs is a big risk, but I have not found any local breeders. I have mostly hatchery birds and now want to try birds from individual breeders. I have done a good bit of research and read many post on BYC and other sites. After receiving the eggs I have read...

I would like to know the prime age for breeding for poultry from hatcheries and individual breeders. I did raise American Games (from reliable breeders) but decided to switch to "Standard" Poultry (mostly common varieties form hatcheries). My Games prime age for breeding was 2+years old...

I just won my first auction for 24 eggs. Whoa! What have I done. This is kind of a rant, but I am still so excited. I hope it turns out good. Any advice for a newbie at receiving shipped hatching eggs??? Thanks in advance for the advice.

I currently own 12.1 mega pixels camera (that takes awesome regular amateur pictures), but I was wondering..........What would be the best background to show chicks and/or eggs natural color/beauty?

Just out of curiosity and for my on information. Would like to know more about egg color genetics. Is it 50-50, or does the mother or father have more of an influence? I have tried to Google this but I keep getting different and more confusing answers. Is there anyone with insight on the...

I have way too many roosters, but that is the way it always goes for me. They have to go soon. Most would do fair for the table or they would all do wonderful as pets. I do not show so I would not know about the show quality. If they don't go they will all be heading to freezer camp. I have 7...

*For the ones I'm not sure of, and some that I know.* Just got a few days ago from Ideal. I know one with is my Male Gold Laced Wyandotte. *I think he is turning out nice.* Besides him I have 18 surprise special pullets. I have Guesses and will probably have to wait until they feather out, but...

I am looking for a rooster (under 2yrs old) as a project bird. I don't want to travel too far. I do have a substitute if I have too, but he is from pure Game bloodlines. I am looking for a Standard poultry rooster. I need it to have a small (or low) comb (cushion, walnut, rose, pea). He can be...

Born 03/07/10 and will be ready 04/17/10. Will be sending off for their papers with in the week. Only local pickup, but will meet halfway if it is within a reasonable distance. Have not took pics yet but will. 1 black boy, 1 white boy, and 1 blue girl. My husband and me own the Father(red) and...

Date Born: 02/24/10. Selling as pair. Both for $6.00. Pick Up Only. Brookhaven, MS. Original parentage came from Ideal. No guarantees for show quality. Will make Great Pets. One boy and One girl. Here is a pic of previous offspring. I currently don't have a pic of parents but can get one.

I found this site awhile back and forgot how to get to it, but now I found it again. I believe it is gendered toward commercial producers for hens at optimal production ,but it seams to be a helpful guide. Providing: a description and a color photographs, the likely incidence in well-managed...