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Poll Results: How many chickens do you have?

 
  • 6% (166)
    1 - 3
  • 12% (316)
    4 - 5
  • 16% (419)
    6 - 8
  • 21% (547)
    9 - 15
  • 17% (445)
    16 - 25
  • 14% (368)
    26 - 50
  • 7% (181)
    51 - 100
  • 4% (105)
    101 +
2557 Total Votes  
post #41 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:27am

I won't even count right now....  way over 200.

I hope to have around 60 plus some show birds by December.

Jean
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post #42 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:31am
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Originally Posted by Coopa Cabana 
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Originally Posted by Nifty-Chicken 

Wow, I love the results so far (and I'm pretty impressed with my guess on the number ranges... almost a perfect bell curve distribution)  big_smile


It would be great if we get a lot more responses.  I think this poll might be beneficial for those looking to change their local ordinances.  Too bad we can't incorporate into the poll the amount of acreage the birds are on, and how they are zoned (residential or agriculture).


I put it in the newsletter (still being sent out) so there should be quite a few more responses to come.  big_smile

Rob - Married to my wife Emily for 12 years and have two daughters, 9 and 6.  Home to four hens
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post #43 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:39am

Currently, I have 35 adult birds and two young cockerels who are being rehomed. No plans to add to the numbers at this point. Used to have 55, but that was too many for us to handle comfortably. Would like to be down to around 20 actual layers and a small bantam flock just for fun.

 

~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~

 

 

Living the Good Life in the North Georgia Mountains~ Cynthia

 

 

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~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~

 

 

Living the Good Life in the North Georgia Mountains~ Cynthia

 

 

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post #44 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:42am

10 bbs Orpingtons
6 silkies

Breathes there a woman with soul so dead who never once looked up and said,
"Gee, what can I do for Joe Bryant today."

The best laid plans of mice and men go oft' awry.
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Breathes there a woman with soul so dead who never once looked up and said,
"Gee, what can I do for Joe Bryant today."

The best laid plans of mice and men go oft' awry.
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post #45 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:43am

When we started out with chickens, we said that we wanted about 3 or maximum 4 chickens. Well, now I have 3 coops with 19 chickens...........

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post #46 of 402
9/26/10 at 9:48am

Down to 6.  4 BOs and 2 Barnevelders.   I had 10 most of the summer, and it was really more than this yard could handle.  Chicken poop was everywhere and all green things were picked to the nubs.  Plus, there were roos, and one of them made life, uh-hum, difficult.  Life is calm again with 6.

Steffanie
The Ladies of the Manor: 2 BO's & 5 Barnevelders (RIP Violetta & Tatertot ), 1 EE,  & 2 tabby fur children, 3 grown sons, and a needy house.
Another public school teacher who loves her job!

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Steffanie
The Ladies of the Manor: 2 BO's & 5 Barnevelders (RIP Violetta & Tatertot ), 1 EE,  & 2 tabby fur children, 3 grown sons, and a needy house.
Another public school teacher who loves her job!

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post #47 of 402
9/26/10 at 10:01am

We have 7 chickens. If you count a dog who wants to be a chicken, then 8. smile

Ed

1 great wife, 8 living children, 6 Speckled Sussex hens, 1 rooster, 1 German Shepherd
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1 great wife, 8 living children, 6 Speckled Sussex hens, 1 rooster, 1 German Shepherd
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post #48 of 402
9/26/10 at 10:12am

Currently 26, but 2 roosters are going to a new home soon and 4 more roosters are looking for a new home before winter.

Please help with Egg Color Chart!

Main Flock: 1 CM hen, 1 BA/EE hen, and Red (EE Rooster)

Small Flock: A White Bantam Cochin hen and one pullet/hen that is an offspring of the BA/EE hen and Red

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Please help with Egg Color Chart!

Main Flock: 1 CM hen, 1 BA/EE hen, and Red (EE Rooster)

Small Flock: A White Bantam Cochin hen and one pullet/hen that is an offspring of the BA/EE hen and Red

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post #49 of 402
9/26/10 at 10:44am

Hi,
It's been awhile since I have been on.. had much trouble with password.

I have had chickens since May of 2009. I am so hooked. I love them hatched 3 this April  & 2 more the end of Aug.

I have 3 Roosters. 2 silkies & a seabright  - bantams
3 partridge silkie hens
3 Frizzles hens
2 Cochin hens
1 easter egger hen
1 silkie x Frizzle hen-shes a beauty
1 silkie cross Cochin hen -nice cross
3 RI reds ( I bought the 3 chicks from Agway in April, put then under a sitting hen)
2 silkie x easter egger hatch the end of Aug

makes for 19 chickens

" The Middles Age Spread " 4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 parakeets, 30 chickens & 4 Roosters  5 horses ( are rescues ) , 1 Rescued Mini Donkey, " Honky Tonk "   &  1 HERO  hubby

 

NPIP Tested Flock

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" The Middles Age Spread " 4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 parakeets, 30 chickens & 4 Roosters  5 horses ( are rescues ) , 1 Rescued Mini Donkey, " Honky Tonk "   &  1 HERO  hubby

 

NPIP Tested Flock

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post #50 of 402
9/26/10 at 11:08am

8 hens, 18 weeks old and just adorable!

Happily owned by 7 fluffy butt girls: 1 BO, 3 BA, and 3 Cochins.  Also have 11 hermit crabs, 2 giant african millipedes, a ball python, and a wonderful irish wheaten terrier!  2 awesome boys who love them all!

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Happily owned by 7 fluffy butt girls: 1 BO, 3 BA, and 3 Cochins.  Also have 11 hermit crabs, 2 giant african millipedes, a ball python, and a wonderful irish wheaten terrier!  2 awesome boys who love them all!

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