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I'll jump in - new to this, new to getting birds (give me a couple of months to get things ready!).  In S. Central Mass - looking forward to harassing you all with stupid questions!

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Originally Posted by JML72 

I'll jump in - new to this, new to getting birds (give me a couple of months to get things ready!).  In S. Central Mass - looking forward to harassing you all with stupid questions!

I'm in S. Central Mass also-- welcome to chickens!!  Questions are welcome here with an abundance of chicken and poultry enthusiasts willing to answer!!

P.S. THere are no stupid questions!

Hey all! I'm in Central Mass. Just got our first chickens Sunday, all egg layers. Any tips for dealing with the random cold weather? Our coop isn't heated and I feel bad for our chickens. I am making sure their water isn't frozen, but is there anything else I can do for the girls?

Are they adults? If so, don't worry about them, they're wearing down coats  Just be sure they have dry bedding and can get out of the wind. 

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Originally Posted by MadChickensVT 

Are they adults? If so, don't worry about them, they're wearing down coats  Just be sure they have dry bedding and can get out of the wind. 

Yes, they are. All the birds are a year and a half to two years of age. That makes me feel much better. They've got their coop to go into, plus it makes a really good wind barricade.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Lizz9311 

Hey all! I'm in Central Mass. Just got our first chickens Sunday, all egg layers. Any tips for dealing with the random cold weather? Our coop isn't heated and I feel bad for our chickens. I am making sure their water isn't frozen, but is there anything else I can do for the girls?

I've used two 250 watt red heat lamps for juveniles when putting them outside for the first time in early April. They adapted in a week. If your girls are used to being outside, they should be fine with your set up. They hate wind and rain. 

Today my free ranging girls are up on the porch steps soaking up the sun out of the wind. 

I am from Massachusetts and looking to buy cochins, silkies and polish chickens.  I just don't know where to buythem

Thanks Arielle!  Don't be too welcoming - I will totally pester you and take advantage of your knowledge ;-)

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Originally Posted by randylove1951 

I am from Massachusetts and looking to buy cochins, silkies and polish chickens.  I just don't know where to buythem

I have silkies and cochins for sale.  I live in southern NH

Are the cochins and silkies hens?  How mush is the selling price.  I live in Ma just 4 miles south of Nashua

Karen