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  1. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Oh neat, well thanks for the tip. I'll have to try it.
  2. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    I did that with some newspaper and sprinkled some food on it. They pecked at it but they still peck at the shavings in other spots. I guess I could cover the entire thing in newspaper until they get more use to the food. I dunno!
  3. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    OK one of the magpies and the khaki, keeps trying to eat the bedding...is that normal???
  4. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Yippeee!!!! I got my first babies...ok they're not chickens, they're ducklings, but they are still babies and are soooo cute. I have 2 black cayugas, 2 magpies, 1 mallard, 1 khaki Campbell. Ok they are also not even mine, they are the kids, they each got one, and they were a wonderful gift from...
  5. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    That's great you didn't have too much damage. I was actually born in NC and raised between there and SE VA. I have always been use to but hated the heat down there. I welcome the freeze...lol. We had to evacuate into the hills of Tenn during Isabel came back to a house that had over 18" of...
  6. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Well Welcome nakactress. This is such an awesome place to meet new friends and learn lots about chickens. So why did you leave AK? I love homeschooling my kids too!
  7. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain : LOL! That's ok... I think that's a great mix of chicks... I'm so glad you guys "met" here on BYC. Me too, Aimee is such a sweetie and we seem to have quite a bit in common.
  8. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Hey there Cajunlizz, Yeah we made it up here. Found a farmhouse and a 20 acre farm. We love it here so much and are making friends. I've been to Louisiana and I know all about that heat and humidity. I hate it. My roots and family are in the south but I wouldn't leave the North if you paid me...
  9. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    As far as Steph's babies, they are in my bator. I get to practice hatching, and she gets the babies. They are a mix of EE'S, RIR, and Buff O's. I have 6 banty eggs too. They should be hatchng July 13. Yeah what she said....lol I think we are both equally excited. Sorry wasn't sure who you...
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    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain : Quote: That was for Aimee... I assume she has a lot of ducks? LOL! for new babies! When are they coming, and what breeds did you get?!? Aimee is hatching them for me, I believe they are RIR, Easter egger, and Buff O's. I still want some light brahmas and cochins...
  11. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Hey Tori, Did you send the last post to me or Aimee? Cause she's the crazy duck lady (and she knows it ) not me. I wasn't sure so if it was to me then here goes if not then, sorry. The Valley is great we love it here. Obviously we haven't been around the rest of Alaska but really look...
  12. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    He was cracking up. He said if he knew you better he would say more, for now it's just
  13. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Will do hun, read the pm i sent you. talk to you tomorrow. Alan says quack quack.
  14. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Doing good crazy duck lady... It's the loaner I was telling you about from the school. It's a little older than I have had lately but it will definitly work for a month until the new ones are in
  15. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Yeah I'm back online, had a mishap with my computer and had to get another one. Just thought I'd say Hi. How's everyone doing?
  16. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Tori, OK when I get some horses y'all can all come over here and we'll have a girls riding day out lol. Aimee, That sucks about your bator. Hopefully your new one will arrive quickly. Do you already have eggs waiting to go in it? If we can get our coop ready in time we will definitly help...
  17. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    Things are coming together Alan's been replacing tools for work (sold them all before the big move for more room) and he starts his first officail day tomorrow. I think he's still wanting to find work on the slopes tho. But all in all things are going good. Has your bator arrived? When do you...
  18. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    I can't wait to get horses either. But will have to until next spring I'm sure.
  19. Arctichicken

    New to chickens, can they be raised in Alaska????

    He gave me his website (www.alaskatripled.com) and we spoke about the different chics he had and prices and feeding etc. Then he had to tak the phone and so Alan and I looked around the place. His website seems pretty informative too.
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