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    Comment by 'Patti Rae' in item 'Chantecler'

    Thanks so much for that article. I had read information to the contrary several times but this article clears up any misunderstanding. Those Partridge Chanteclers are sure pretty.
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    Comment by 'Patti Rae' in item 'Chantecler'

    The birds pictured are are Partridge Chanteclers not Chanteclers. They were developed in different parts of Canada. The Chantecler is a white bird. http://breedsavers.blogspot.ca/2011/04/chantecler-canadas-chicken-breed.html. I'm part of a growing movement to reestablish Chanteclers as a back...
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    HELP!!!!!!!!!!! ALL of my hens have stopped laying eggs!

    I have read repeatedly that it could be nutritional requirements are not being met. I give my flock pellets, supposedly nutritionally balanced, veg and chicken scratch. I hesitate to give them a chemical nutritional supplement, but I'm not sure what else to do. They laid all through the winter...
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    Salmonella

    Thank you so very much. My common sense dictated that what you said is true, but you're correct that it's scary now. I guess that's part of the journey. Anyways, once again thanks so much for sharing your experience and common sense. Kind Regards, Patti Meadows
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    Salmonella

    I am seeking the same kind of information as Carolina Hen. There has been a Salmonella outbreak in Alberta at the hatchery where I purchased 40 chicks. They are a month old now and no one who's had contact with them is sick. But......................I will be feeding their eggs to my...
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    Should I insulate the chicken coop?

    Thanks, I'll read MUCH starting now. Patti Rae
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    Should I insulate the chicken coop?

    We live in Edgewater BC where the winter temps can get below -20. With a little help from my friends were building a coop. Should we insulate it? Should we maybe insulate the walls but not the roof. Any input will be appreciated. I'm of the mind that the roof should not be insulated to provide...
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    From the Columbia Valley, BC Canada?

    HI, I'm in Edgewater BC and ordered my chicks from http://www.millerhatcheries.com/ I talked to the post office and they are familiar with receiving chickens via mail truck. So everything looks like it's going to work out just fine.
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    From the Columbia Valley, BC Canada?

    Hi, It's pretty easy to order Sex-Link chickens from a variety of sites. They come to you in the mail. Are you looking for breeds or Sex-Links? Finding Breeds has been my challenge. Patti Rae
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