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Also, I was wondering about the possibility of Australorps flying over our chain link fence? Will I have to clip their wings when they're older, before I let them out to free range?

Would you know how much they cost per chick? I called a feed and seed store, With a great reputation in this area, and they wanted to charge me anywhere from $5-10 upwards per chick, with a minimum order of five birds. Is this reasonable? Do the other hatcheries you mentioned have a minimum buy?

Thank you! I am interested in both meat and egg production, however I'm going to start off small and focus on just egg production when I get started, and the Australorps sound perfect! From everything I've read, I need to stick to one breed, and not "mix and match." Now, to find out where to...

Yes, I've heard there are several types to choose from, but which breeds will thrive in both heat and cold environs?

That's what I need to figure out - what kind of chickens to get. We live in a semi-arid climate in West Texas. It can get very hot for several weeks in a row during the summer, and below freezing during the winter. Some days, the temp can vary 40°-60°F in a 24-hr period. We really need to find...

Hi! Hubby and I just bought a home in January, that sits on 2 acres and we are seriously contemplating raising chickens. We are in the "research" phase, and can use all the help we can get. LOL So glad to have come across your site! Looking forward to learning all I can.