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    Cochin Chicks vs Cornish Cross Chicks

    Hi all. I have a question for you. I just received a batch of Cornish Cross meatbirds, plus the Hatchery threw in a Bonus Chick. Through online photos, I believe the bonus chick is a Partridge Cochin. The little brown chick appears a lot smaller or several days younger than the Corish. My...
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    New Coop

    Our girls are getting a new home. This is a 10’ x 8’ new shed that is attached to a fully enclosed 10’ x 20’ yard. The floor is linoleum and the inside doors both open for full-width access to the inside. There is still some work to be completed, such as installing vents, trim around the run...
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    Small turkeys

    Hi all. I will be a first-time turkey mom come spring. That being said, I am looking to get a small heritage breed since there are only two of us humans. I like the size of the white midgets and royal palms, but would like my birds with color. Is there any other heritage breed that you would...
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    Boxer and his chicks!

    My 11 month old Boxer puppy inspecting his new feathered sisters. He is always supervised when around the chicks and there is usually a wire grill over the hutch to protect the girls. We have 2 Easter Eggers, 2 Buff Orpington, 2 Silver lace Wyandottes, 2 Gold lace Wyandottes, and 2 Blue...
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    Jersey Giants vs Cornish

    hi. We will be getting about 25-30 meat birds in the spring and pasturing them in chicken tractors on 4 acres of pasture. My question is, what is y’alls opinion on Jersey Giants vs Cornish ( not Cornish X). Which provides the best carcass and flavor? We will be starting sustainable breeding...
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    Mille Fleur

    hi all. I have a question about the Mille Fleur bantam breed. Is it possible to breed out the feathered feet while still retaining the beautiful plumage? I love their coloring, but do not like the feathered feet. Thanks!
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    Coop size question

    Hi all. I have a quick question. We’ve changed our setup, demolished an old coop and are preparing to construct a new one. We are getting in 10 layer chicks. The girls will have a 10x20 enclosed run and an exterior coop. The coop itself will be 6x4 plus 4 12x12 nest boxes added to one side. Will...
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