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    Massachusetts: 12 laying hens, mixed flock, re-homing (free)

    We're planning to sell our house for a move to the city and, while we'll be offering the flock to the buyers, we're trying to get a head start on a possible plan B for our 3+ year old flock of laying hens. This flock is very fun and social. While a few might prefer to keep their distance, they...
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    Muscovy Ducks: 2 male, 5 female born June 2017, $200

    Born on June 13, 2017. Location: Hudson, MA We bought this flock with the intention of raising for eggs and breading for meat. We love them but we're in the early stages of planning a move to the city. These ducks are friendly but still slightly skittish. They are very fun and silly ducks! Two...
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    Runt chick has abnormal feathers... is she sick?

    I got 8 chicks in the mail 2 weeks ago and one appears to not be growing as fast as the other. She is much smaller and her wings don't seem to be growing normally... they are very scraggly and she doesn't stretch them like the other chicks do. I'm probably overthinking this but is there anything...
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    Ordered my first batch of chicks!

    Just ordered 8 chicks from chickensforbackyards.com to be delivered in May. I looked around on this forum for peoples' experiences and they seem like a reputable supplier so I went with it. This is my first time raising chickens so I'm excited and nervous at the same time. The 8 chicks are each...
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    Hello from [near] Boston!

    My wife and I just bought our first house. We'll be located about 20 miles outside of Boston (where I work) and I was so happy to learn that my town has no anti-chicken laws! I'm 25 and I'll be a first time chicken farmer, although I grew up on a farm and love outdoor hobbies. My other hobby, is...
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