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    Waited since Feb ~ my Hatch Date is 7/31

    I finally feel like I can post a countdown! After weeks of researching breeds, I placed my order with Cackle Hatchery in early February with a hatch / ship date in late July, because that was the earliest date that all the different breeds I wanted were available. I spent several Months...
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    Purpose of various Breeds

    This may not be the best forum for this question (Mods please move if necessary). Being a somewhat newbie, I really enjoy learning about all the different breeds. However, I’d like to hear some reasons / purpose for so many different breeds. One that I just learned about is the Whiting True...
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    History question

    @TudyBOT - When was the chicken first mentioned in written literature?
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    Flock Mgmt - Long Term

    I’m one of “those“ people ~ a Researcher, a Planner, a list maker. However, one of the aspects of keeping chickens that I think can only come from experience is long term flock management. Here’s a quick summary before I ask for advice: I kept a few bantam pairs about 30 years ago, but had...
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    Cochin Bantams - Bantam Magazine

    Cochin Bantams - Softcover / Paperback. Sixth printing - 1990 New condition. 46 pp - history, descriptions & standard for the recognized varieties. B&W photos $10 shipped via Media Mail in the Cont US.
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    Old English Game Bantams as Bred and Shown in the U.S. - Fred Jeffrey

    Old English Game Bantams As Bred & Shown in the US by Fred Jeffrey & William Richardson Second Edition - Excellent condition. 126 pp, Must-have book covers breeding & showing OE. Inf. on color varieties. Good color photos of many varieties bred by top breeders and their comments on...
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    Bantam Standard - American Bantam Association - 1997

    A.B.A. Standard of Perfection for all Bantam breeds - 1997 Forest Green - Hardcover - New condition. Minor marks of color on closed pages (see attached pic) 288 pp - Color and B&W drawings $30 shipped via Media Mail In the Cont US. May consider shipping outside Cont US - shipping cost...
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    The Chicken Book - by Page Smith & Charles Daniel

    Book is in Very Good + condition. One dog eared page and wrinkle (not a fold) in front cover. $20 - Shipped via Media Mail in the Cont US. Willing to ship outside of U.S. - shipping cost will be calculated based on destination.
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    Brand Loyal ~ Small Flock?

    I’m a recent “empty nester” - :D Now that life is moving a bit slower for my Wife and I, I‘ve once again been lured back into the Chicken universe. As I plan and build my Coop and dream of my chick order for later this summer, I’ve also been researching feed. I’m planning on 15 - 20 chickens...
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    New here ~ checking in from NE Tennessee

    Hi all. New member from the Tri Cities ( Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City), TN. My Wife and I have always been "animal people" and we currently have 2 dogs and four cats. Our children will be off to college soon so we are looking for hobbies that we enjoy for the upcoming years. Have...
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