Which chicken is the best breed?
I vote Barred Rock
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post #2 of 4111/18/11 at 12:24pmpost #3 of 4111/18/11 at 1:01pm- ChickLover98
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Cochins!
Momma to Amberlinks, Black Sexlinks, a White Leghorn, AL/RSL mixes, Cochins, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Polish chicks and 1 sweet Silkie
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post #6 of 4111/18/11 at 1:44pm- Location: Central, Louisiana
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Wyandottes all the way
Ich spreche ein bißchen Deutsch.
Я говорию мало русски.
私 は 日本語 を すこし はなします。
Jag talar en lite svenska.
Why yes, yes i am a guy.
Make a contract with Kyubey :3
Ich spreche ein bißchen Deutsch.
Я говорию мало русски.
私 は 日本語 を すこし はなします。
Jag talar en lite svenska.
Why yes, yes i am a guy.
Make a contract with Kyubey :3
post #7 of 4111/18/11 at 1:46pmAnything thats frizzley!
I have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.orgI have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.orgpost #8 of 4111/18/11 at 1:48pm- ChickLover98
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Quote:Originally Posted by mrpekinduckAnything thats frizzley!

FRIZZLED COCHINS ALL THE WAY!
Momma to Amberlinks, Black Sexlinks, a White Leghorn, AL/RSL mixes, Cochins, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Polish chicks and 1 sweet Silkie
Oh yeah, and him. That RSL called JASPER! LIKE Jasper on Facebook! www.facebook.com/jaspertheroosterMomma to Amberlinks, Black Sexlinks, a White Leghorn, AL/RSL mixes, Cochins, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Polish chicks and 1 sweet Silkie
Oh yeah, and him. That RSL called JASPER! LIKE Jasper on Facebook! www.facebook.com/jaspertheroosterpost #9 of 4111/18/11 at 1:48pmBarred rocks and Frizzled cochins!!
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Two Gold Sebrights, one Columbian Rock, one Amber Link, two Golden Comets, one Barred Rock, and one Dominique!
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post #10 of 4111/18/11 at 1:49pmYay frizzley things!!!!!!
I have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.orgI have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.orgReturn HomeBack to Forum: Games, Jokes, and Fun!- Rate Chicken Breeds
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