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I am still trying to figure out this chick grit thing. Is there a reason not to put a pan of dirt into the brooder instead of buying chick grit. Mine are in the brooder during the night and go outside into a tractor for the warmest part of the afternoon to range. They have had a pan of dirt...

I have read a couple of articles on raising Squab. Does anyone have any experience in this? (positive or negative) I have been considering it as it looks pretty easy to set up. Does anyone know of a source for breeding stock in northern New England? Thanks...

Hey All, I am thinking about incubating some Silkie Eggs in a home-make incubator. I am not quite clear on the turning thing. How often to turn? How much of a turn do they need? How much of a turn is too much? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hey All, I am up in Northern New England and considering buying a couple of ducks. I don't have a natural pond, so I'd be making a small pool for them in the ground. What do y'all do for them in the winter? A coop with a water bucket? Thanks...

Hey All, I got some cornish crosses this spring for meat chicks, but I have been thinking of ordering a couple of exotic layers from ideal and just raising the extra "for warmth" roos for meat. I figure it'll be cheap, but is it worth the time? Has anybody tried this? If they are kept...

Is there a breed that is particularly prone to broody behavior?

Are there any backyard breeders local to New Hampshire? I'd be interested in getting hens/chicks from folks close by.

Hey All, Just figured I'd give it anotehr shot, anybody in the northern NH/VT or West-Central ME have ay Easter Egger/Auracana chicks or hens they are looking to sell? I'd be interested in a couple of hens or 4-5 chicks. Thanks, -S

Hey All, I am getting some barred Rock Chicks coming in soon. They are supposed to be all pullets, but if we end up with some roos, I was planning on raising them to eat. How long do you think it would take to get them to a stage where they would be worth the trouble of cleaning and eating?

Are there any recommendations for an incubator that will do just 3-5 eggs? I've seen ones that look like little plastic flying saucers, and wasn't sure what kind of results they would get. Is there anything else for hatchign small numbers?

Hey All, Anybody in the NH, VT area have Americuana or Easter Egger chicks or pullets? Am looking to get 3 of them. I would also be interested in 2-3 game hens if somebody nearby has them. Would like to come pick them up or meet halfway if possible. Thanks