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Looking for like minded people for online community. Support, encourage, offer advice for homesteaders everywhere, but also particularly in the NE area as we challenge the elements, predators and other obstacles. Everyone welcome to share! [email protected]

Have a friend looking for breeding pair Lavender Orps. Do you have any? Thanks

Sorry, on Craig's List.

Hi, I'm in the Adirondacks. I see a farm in Saugrites that advertises red sex links.

I live in the Adirondacks and put my chicks out in the coop at about 6 weeks. I turned the heat lamp off during the day to accustom them to not having it on 24/7 at 5 weeks. They did just fine. They will huddle together for warmth. I too had a brooder in the house spare bathroom) and had to...

I am so sorry for your loss. It is unbearably painful I am sure. I live in a high predator area. I have an enclosed predator-proof pen connected to the coop for them to outside in when I am not home. I only allow them to free range when I am there to watch over them or have my chicken friendly...

Red Sex links???

Or post it!

Of course! I will sent it to you. Hippiechickhomestead.wordpress.com

Sounds like you have an awesome start. Doesn't the spring weather ignite new energy and ideas? I live in upstate NY and share your lack of weather/sunshine. Our summers are so short! I would die to have the south's warm weather and extended growing season. I have been homesteading for a few...

I will check my work schedule and try to come. I'll be in touch. Judy

Looks like my Golden Comets, a cross breed for good egg laying.

I agree, Cochin.I have a 2 week old cochin, but is a black Cochin.

Maybe "responsible culling"?

Oh no, no. They are not killing ANY chickens, they are just not dumping barrels of day old live chicks into grinders for dog food or letting them suffocate as many large facilities do. Many sexed male chicks are automatically dumped for the more desired female chicks. Lets face it, chicks, like...