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seem like a good breed, if i had the room i would probably raise a batch of them they seem like they would be a good 4h starter show bird...considering i dont see many of this breed in my class...

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The Leghorn is a great breed. It will supply you with eggs almost everyday of the year for at least two years of its life while not eating very much food. Leghorns also produce most of the U.S.'s...

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3/27/12 at 6:32am

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Hello to all,

My family is new to homesteading. This is our second attempt to raise poultry. We have learned quite a bit from our mistakes last year, like better fencing, higher fencing, adequate security, y'all get the point.

We have ordered a mix of guineas, broilers, and heritage breeds to cover the spectrum and benefits. We plan on building our own tub-style plucker by processing time.

Hope to have pics and stories soon.

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3/27/12 at 6:33am

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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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3/27/12 at 6:36am

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There is so much pleasure in homesteading.

We are new homesteaders, too.

Been on our farm since October.

Just last week we processed our 9 roosters.

We plan to get some meat birds soon.

Once you get your plucker up and running, please post pics and share with us.

We're always looking for good and useful information and tips!

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Have Katahdin hair sheep, Silkies, Guineas, Egg Layers, 3 Papillons, 1 toy Poodle, 1 Husband, 2 Cornish Rex cats,

1 aquatic turtle, 2 Kangals and 2 Grt Pyrs on 15 acres of joy.

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Have Katahdin hair sheep, Silkies, Guineas, Egg Layers, 3 Papillons, 1 toy Poodle, 1 Husband, 2 Cornish Rex cats,

1 aquatic turtle, 2 Kangals and 2 Grt Pyrs on 15 acres of joy.

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3/27/12 at 10:19am

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Welcome to BYC.

Forewarned is Forearmed

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3/27/12 at 10:24am

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Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

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?

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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?

My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens

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3/27/12 at 4:53pm

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Hi and

from Ohio. So glad you joined.

TIME is the best thing to spend on a child!
Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

Home to Black East Indies, Mandarins, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock, Golden Buffs, Welsummers, Ameraucanas, Black Australorp, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Two Weimaraners, Two beautiful daughters and a great DH who builds whatever I need!

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3/27/12 at 5:12pm

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& 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"

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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 And be sure to check out our soap shop on Etsy, here.

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3/28/12 at 4:11pm

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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3/28/12 at 8:38pm

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We really appreciate the positive folks that y'all are. It is nice to know that others out there are interested in providing a healthy and happy way to feed our families, while teaching our children the importance of raising and respecting the food that we consume.

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3/28/12 at 9:00pm