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All of the Silkies I got this year turned out to be roosters. I really want some hens, but I’m concerned that it may be too late this year to start over with chicks (?). I don’t have an incubator or a broody hen, so hatching eggs are out. I’m in Central Vermont. Anyone have suggestions on...

Sorry, just seeing this. That is a lovely offer, but I don’t have a way currently to hatch eggs. Maybe sometime in the future?

I am looking for an assortment of bantams. Does anyone know anyone in central VT that might have chicks? I’m near Stowe and willing to drive an hour or so in any direction. I really want a mix of breeds and I’m hoping I can find one place other than TSC to get a variety.

Yes, one entire side would have no plastic and I would only wrap the bottom part so up high would also be open for airflow. From above: From the front:

I was talking about putting plastic up to block wind and snow drift in the run only...so they can continue to go outside in the winter (vs having to shovel snow out of the run). Bad idea?

12 chickens. They are 4 months old this week.

I have some winter questions and I hope this is an ok place to put them (as you all would share the same weather!). I'm thinking I need to get everything ready because clearly winter is coming! (I can't believe we've had the wood stove going in August). I want to make sure I'm not over...

Thanks! Gold & Silver Laced Wyandotte, Black Australorp, EE, Dominique, and I perhaps a Barred Rock & White Plymouth Rock (?).

Hi, I'm new! I'm near Stowe and raising chickens for the first time. They are only 2.5 weeks old and SO cute! I wish I started posting on BYC sooner - I've already been straightened out on the breed of some of the chicks (though right now they mostly look very much the same).