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post #1 of 9
4/2/11 at 1:37pm
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I have loved chickens for most of my life...  I only knew one person in my area/social group/ family that kept chickens-- a distance neighbor has big black ckns--I don't know these people but loved going by their place and see the ckns in the run/area.

I started to keep chickens 2 yrs ago... Since then, my grandchildren have gotten interested, my niece took the leap, and now my son-in-law talks ckns w/ me every chance he gets.. They have moved into our old house and since my new coop isn't ready --so he is 'babysitting' for my girls in the old coop.. He has already asked if he could buy them.. What he needed to do to make a larger coop (more ckns).. He has borrowed all my book...

So, I have infected at least 7 people w/ this disease.. How about you?--And tell us who infected you.. LOL


Edited by Dixiedoodle - 4/2/11 at 2:24pm
2 RIR, 2 BO, 1 BR,  4 true Ameraucanas, 2 Black Copper Marans  --looking to add a few SLW, GLW and Blue Copper Marans --Oh, the Chicken Math!!!
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2 RIR, 2 BO, 1 BR,  4 true Ameraucanas, 2 Black Copper Marans  --looking to add a few SLW, GLW and Blue Copper Marans --Oh, the Chicken Math!!!
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post #2 of 9
4/2/11 at 1:40pm

i infected my dad....i got silkie eggs....next thing u know he bought old english eggs..... huh this diease is highly contageous

 

6 Chickens!!  Silkie, 2 mutts, 2 Seabrights, and a Easter Egger

 

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6 Chickens!!  Silkie, 2 mutts, 2 Seabrights, and a Easter Egger

 

I <3 them all :P..... FIRST EGG 1/16/12 from Rosie.

 

 

 

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post #3 of 9
4/2/11 at 2:09pm

So far my girlfriend...she really wants some Dutch Bantams next
My Daughter wants some Easter Eggers
My son (16 months) crows like a cockerel if anyone mentions chicken...or duck.

The kids in the school I work in all want chickens and three of them have gotten some. I took some chicks into the school last year, after their mother was taken by a fox.

I'm working on getting my boss to get some too.

Trio of Altsteirer, 4 mutts, trio of Welsummer Bantams and a Quartet of Bielefelders.
7 Muscovy ducks and a Steve (female Pekin duck).
Everything I say is true, except for the lies.
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Trio of Altsteirer, 4 mutts, trio of Welsummer Bantams and a Quartet of Bielefelders.
7 Muscovy ducks and a Steve (female Pekin duck).
Everything I say is true, except for the lies.
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post #4 of 9
4/2/11 at 5:04pm

Well...Hmm...My brother is the only one whom I've actually truly infected, but I've helped quite a few other people! lol I coached about three different ladies who bought chicks from me, and they just love chickens! I also got my boyfriend more into ducks, if that counts tongue He keeps going to TSC and looks at the ducklings, even though he has three ducks (one drake and two hens) and we'll be hatching some together. One of the duck hens he has is actually mine, I gave her to him!

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging!

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging!

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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post #5 of 9
4/2/11 at 5:07pm

Three of my friends.  I actually helped two of my friends get theirs, gave a roo to one of them, and the other I (Should I say Cleo my BC) hatched out a partridge cochin for.

Mother to 1 son, 1 cat 20 1/2, two cats, Barnevelder, Welsummer, Lt Brahma, BO, , Dominique, BC Marans, White Rock, BR, Americauna, Cochin, RIRs, and 3 BJG Xs
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will  hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  II Chronicles 7: 14
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Mother to 1 son, 1 cat 20 1/2, two cats, Barnevelder, Welsummer, Lt Brahma, BO, , Dominique, BC Marans, White Rock, BR, Americauna, Cochin, RIRs, and 3 BJG Xs
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will  hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  II Chronicles 7: 14
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post #6 of 9
4/2/11 at 5:09pm

Almost everyone that comes to my house wants them except most live in the city. Anyone i give eggs too! They think farm fresh eggs are awesome since they got used to the ones in the grocery store. My grandpa is getting some because he liked mine. 3 men at the church and some neighbors.

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UK IMPORT ORPINGTONS -    www.ewecrazyfarms.com

LF CHOCOLATE ORPINGTONS, MOTTLED ORPINGTONS, SILVER LACED ORPINGTONS, LEGBAR ORPINGTONS, BLACK ORPINGTONS, AND JUBILEE ORPINGTONS.

 

Also have : Svart Honas, Cream Legbars, Olandsk Dwarf, and French Black Copper Marans

 

Katahdin Sheep - Breeding and commercial stock. Ewes and Rams AVAILABLE. PM for info 

 

 

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post #7 of 9
4/2/11 at 7:50pm
  • gryeyes
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  • Covered in Pet Hair & Feathers

I have been working on one single co-worker who I am positive absolutely NEEDS chickens.  He's borrowed the Dummies for Coops book, and a couple times he told me about Craigslist postings with chicken coops to get my opinion.  I told him he wouldn't even have to buy chickens, as I have too many already and he can pick and choose from my flock.  Well, as long as he only chooses the newest birds, not any of my "base" flock.   Since I'm hatching all the time, there are a lot of birds from which he can choose, of all ages. 

So I guess I'm not very contagious.  Fooey.

-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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-- Linda (AKA: gryeyes)
I refuse to fight a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Buncha Outdoor PET chickens, ducks, two Toulouse ganders, and four turkeys. Plus 2 wiener dogs, some bunnies and a rescue cat which owns me. Oh. And a house silkie....

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post #8 of 9
4/3/11 at 8:42am

About a year and half ago on our Wisconsin Public Telivision, I saw the documentary "Mad City Chickens".  I then ordered the DVD and now my wife is interested with me in having backyard chickens.  On July 6, 2010, I drafted a letter to our County Planning and Zoning Committee to get an ordinance to allow for backyard chickens.  The county has held two public hearings with a lot of positive input from the public.  It will be going to the County Board of Supervisors for approval on April 19th.  I have spoke with many County Supervisors and it looks like it will be passed.  This will allow us to have up to 8 chickens or ducks (no roosters). 

I have passed that "Mad City Chickens"  DVD out to many of my friends, family and Town & County Supervisors.  It has gotten a lot of people interested in this hobby.  smile

We are now reading books about chickens, planning out the coop & run, and visiting this forum a lot.

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post #9 of 9
4/3/11 at 9:03am

I have infected 2.  Almost 3 tongue

1 awesome H, 2 RIR's, 1 EE, 1 Golden Campine, 2  BR's, 1 Mini Dachshund, and fish... R.I.P. Big Momma
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1 awesome H, 2 RIR's, 1 EE, 1 Golden Campine, 2  BR's, 1 Mini Dachshund, and fish... R.I.P. Big Momma
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