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We got over a foot. In fact, we have had off and on snow all day. My husband has been taking the front wheel drive car, so I have been staying home, cozied up to the fire! The roads are not plowed out here, and it usually takes a couple days, but we seem to manage as long as we get a good...

Quote: I am probably going to join this year. Although it might have to wait until the middle of the month.

I am as prepared as I can be. I will need to get a couple things from the grocery store tomorrow, but I got the girls' feed in the cubby above their nesting boxes so I don't have to go digging in the tool box for a couple days (I use an old truck bed tool box to keep their bags of feed in. I...

Quote: I did read some of the articles, but I got side tracked reading the Eating Wild Montana one. I almost kicked myself for staying up so late!

Quote: I have been talking to them about them, and I think the thing they are most looking forward to is looking for eggs. My oldest is motivated because when we have enough layers, he wants to sell the extra eggs so he can earn money for whatever it is that he wants. My youngest likes to...

Quote: I am new to chickens, however, I am a stay at home mom, and I will be home with the kids and the chickens all day. I know I am underestimating in my head what it takes to raise them, however, I am eager to learn. This will be a great learning experience, and trial and error will play a...

Quote: I am looking to start raising day-old chicks asap. I am eager to get some chicken poop for my garden before I plant in the spring, and although full grown hens would be nice, I have two young boys and I want the chickens to be used to them from the start (and, I will be in control of...

Well, I think I have exhausted my online search for chicks this time of year... So, I guess I am wondering, does anyone know where I can buy one or two fertile broody hens? Is this even a good idea? Should I get a hold of my local contacts and see if they would be willing to let their hens...

Thanks everyone! If I don't find local chicks within the next couple days, I am probably going to order them online. We are supposed to have nice temps these next few days, so we'll see! I am hoping to have my coop done by the end of the week as well. (Well, and as soon as I am taught how to...

Hi! I live in Great Falls...I have yet to get my flock. I did put an intro page in the new members area. I am excited there are so many of "us" in Montana! I didn't read all of the posts, but, I will get to when I have household stuff done! I am looking for local breeders who might want to...