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post #1 of 61

3/30/09 at 6:38pm

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Chick days at Tractor Supply is coming up. I was thinking about getting some chicks to raise and add to my flock. Does anyone know what the minimum amount of chicks you have to buy is? Thanks for any help.

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3/30/09 at 6:42pm

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I believe six is our states minimum. If you can stop at just six. woot

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3/30/09 at 6:42pm

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From what I've heard it's six.

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3/30/09 at 6:43pm

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Yep here in TN its 6 too.

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3/30/09 at 6:44pm

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Mine said 25 but I have seen customers buying a few at a full price.

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3/30/09 at 6:47pm

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Ok thanks beacuse I saw 25 on the paper they gave out and I thought that was alot.

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3/30/09 at 6:49pm

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It's 6 here too, but your state may be different.

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