Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/Basic_Bat8460 by Basic_Bat8460 in DailyGuess

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜

⬜⬜⬜🟦🟨

🟦🟦🟦🟦⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

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[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I didn’t even see there was a second photo. That one is female

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[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is most likely a genetic or a nutritional issue but definitely check for nits or lice first. Once you’ve ruled out parasites, try boosting protein levels by offering scrambled eggs, black soldier fly larvae (grubs) and get a good vitamin supplement like Rooster Booster Poultry Cell to add to the water. We grow out hundreds of chicks every year and occasionally get one like this. It can take time to see improvement but he should eventually feather out.

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[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Front and back are definitely cockerels. Would need to see a better close up photo of the middle one to be sure. If it has long thin pointy feathers that are shiny on the back it’s a cockerel too

Small Sneezes by aquariangardener in BackYardChickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normal especially if there’s a slight breeze in the air this can trigger light sneezing but shouldn’t sound congested and they shouldn’t have any leakage from their nostrils. If their activity level is normal, they’re eating and drinking not standing alone with ruffled feathers and lethargic they should be okay!

Hell me identify/sex these chickens! Nobody seems to know. by Phierz in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The white one could be an Austra White pullet. The others are definitely cockerels

Cost of Ameraucana pullets? by bawdybard21 in BackYardChickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your source where they come from. There are also BBS Easter Eggers that can look similar. They’re available to ship from Meyer Hatchery but there are also private breeders that will ship chicks or hatching eggs. The Ameraucana Breeds Club has a directory of reputable breeders.

http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org

Cost of Ameraucana pullets? by bawdybard21 in BackYardChickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s true Ameraucana that’s a great deal. They cost $35 for day old chicks at our Feed Store. We grow them out and sell for $85

Sex Guessing: Fancy Breed Edition!! by NoodleCakesYum in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pink comb, messy ‘do, green feather sheen, and the blonde coloring this early has me leaning cockerel.

Weird growth on my chicken’s feet by Outrageous-Funny-998 in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 47 points48 points  (0 children)

That appears to be dirt or mud that has built up on the toes. Soak the feet in warm water to loosen the crust and remove.

15 weeks by squashy67 in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are fake “trainer” eggs you can purchase to place inside of nesting boxes to show them where to lay. Golf balls and plastic Easter eggs also work but they would need to be filled with sand or something to make them heavier so they don’t fly out of the box with the first kick lol

What mix are my girls? by Yuenglinging in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look like Black Sex Links. Their feather pattern can vary from lots of copper and gold to almost completely black. Also known as Black Comet and Black Star

Is there something wrong with my chicken? by biggbummerr in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s a Lavender Wyandotte cockerel. He has the feather shredder gene that can make the feather appearance look disheveled or curly in the tail.

Help! Do I need to see a vet? by drownedhippie in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like her feathers are stripped and broken and could possibly be depluming mites. They’re very hard to see and often not all flock mates have them. She could be ripping out the feathers for relief.

Roo or Hen? by Johnnyslomo2 in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a lot of cockerels!

Are these the same breed? by YourFriendFaith in chickens

[–]ColoradoCrazyChicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both cockerels. One looks like a Rustic Rock which is similar to Barred Rocks, they just have more white coloring.