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Soon to be proud parents of 25 chicks... in Nevada

post #1 of 12
2/9/12 at 12:37pm
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Hello,

My husband says I jump head first.  Our daughter (20) has the same trait as me.  We are studying and learning as much as possible about chickens.  The chicks are due to arrive around the 27th.   We have a plan for the brooder, they will be living in our den.   We have yet to build the coop, and I am rather stressed about this project.  We plan on keeping 15 of our little ones, and hopefully selling the remaining.   

We have cats, dogs and horses... not to mention all the wildlife in our area.    We have a good idea on what we want for a coop, but no real plan yet.  

Here's to our next adventure, we look forward to our new family members, and the fresh eggs later this year. 

 

5 Barred Rocks, 5 Light Brahmas, 6 RIR,  4, Buff Rocks , 2 Chincoteague Ponies, 1 Hanoverian Gelding, 4 dogs, 3 cats,  Two kids, and one wonderful husband! 

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5 Barred Rocks, 5 Light Brahmas, 6 RIR,  4, Buff Rocks , 2 Chincoteague Ponies, 1 Hanoverian Gelding, 4 dogs, 3 cats,  Two kids, and one wonderful husband! 

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post #2 of 12
2/9/12 at 1:03pm

Welcome to BYC from Ohio!  Love your avatar pic! 

 

Yep, that's alot of chicks to start with, but I'm sure you can handle it just fine!  What breeds did you pick?

 

Sharon

Proud owner of some nice show quality Buckeyes and Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks.  I love gardening and being outdoors.  I'm lucky to have a great family, and two cute dogs.  I live out in the country on six wooded acres and it's just paradise!  (Except the mortgage payment and bills, of course) tongue.png

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Proud owner of some nice show quality Buckeyes and Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks.  I love gardening and being outdoors.  I'm lucky to have a great family, and two cute dogs.  I live out in the country on six wooded acres and it's just paradise!  (Except the mortgage payment and bills, of course) tongue.png

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post #3 of 12
2/9/12 at 1:10pm

There are a lot of things associated with horses that you can use to help set up your coop.  For example, I used a metal horse waterer with a float, and just added an open cover about 4 inches above it so they would not poop in it.   You can see it on my coop page.  I also grew them out for a while in a stall, before the coops were complete. 

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post #4 of 12
2/9/12 at 1:31pm
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Hello,

Yes it is alot!  

Buff Rocks,  Light Brahma's, Barred Rock, and Road Island Reds.    

I unfortunately do not have an extra stall,   that would be easy though.   Empty water troughs will be nice when they are old enough to be outside to get some sun.    

I found a lumber supplier not far from us that deals with lumber seconds, and used lumber.  Plywood for 6 dollars a sheet.

 

I am a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information here, but slowly sifting through and finding the current necessary information.  

 

My husband can save a life, but his carpentry skills are minimal.  I will be learning lots of new things in the next 6 weeks.  :)  

 

5 Barred Rocks, 5 Light Brahmas, 6 RIR,  4, Buff Rocks , 2 Chincoteague Ponies, 1 Hanoverian Gelding, 4 dogs, 3 cats,  Two kids, and one wonderful husband! 

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5 Barred Rocks, 5 Light Brahmas, 6 RIR,  4, Buff Rocks , 2 Chincoteague Ponies, 1 Hanoverian Gelding, 4 dogs, 3 cats,  Two kids, and one wonderful husband! 

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post #5 of 12
2/9/12 at 3:04pm

frow.gif & welcome-byc.gif from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                   

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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                   

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post #6 of 12
2/9/12 at 3:14pm
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan big_smile.png

The FAQ section is a great place to findhelpful links

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/204/backyardchickens-forum-faq-chicken-dictionary#post_1198

You may want to make plans for moving your chicks out of the house soon, it it's amazing how dusty they are you will not believe it!

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



Michigan Chickenstock http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=8171704#p8171704
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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



Michigan Chickenstock http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=8171704#p8171704
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post #7 of 12
2/9/12 at 3:51pm

frow.gif   and  welcome-byc.gif  from S. Florida!    So glad you joined us!

mom to 8 kids, 2 dogs, 1 bird, 2 lizards, 15 cats,  17 hens, 1 goose,  and the most loving, patient hubby, who puts up with me!!
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mom to 8 kids, 2 dogs, 1 bird, 2 lizards, 15 cats,  17 hens, 1 goose,  and the most loving, patient hubby, who puts up with me!!
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post #8 of 12
2/9/12 at 5:27pm

Howdy from Austin, Texas.

OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

* From the notebooks of OldGuy43 *

Advocating dry, tongue-in-cheek humor since 1979.

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OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

* From the notebooks of OldGuy43 *

Advocating dry, tongue-in-cheek humor since 1979.

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post #9 of 12
2/9/12 at 9:51pm

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2 mallards 1 runner 1 pekin mix 1 guinea, 3 geese (RIP Lily and Little Goose), 2 Great Danes, 2 High Content WolfDogs, 1 Stray Chiweenie, 1 Ferret, 1 New Zealand Buck, RIP Baby Girl   and some fish smile.png

 

Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true. Believe in yourself. The rest is up to me and you ~ Left Eye 

 

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2 mallards 1 runner 1 pekin mix 1 guinea, 3 geese (RIP Lily and Little Goose), 2 Great Danes, 2 High Content WolfDogs, 1 Stray Chiweenie, 1 Ferret, 1 New Zealand Buck, RIP Baby Girl   and some fish smile.png

 

Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true. Believe in yourself. The rest is up to me and you ~ Left Eye 

 

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post #10 of 12
2/10/12 at 5:38am

LL

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Lucky to have an awesome wife.  Father to three boys.  As for animals...rabbits, chickens and goats, oh my!
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Lucky to have an awesome wife.  Father to three boys.  As for animals...rabbits, chickens and goats, oh my!
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