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4/2/12 at 7:55am

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Jersey Giants are also good for kids! They're heavy and all but they are known for being docile.

From the chicken coop! Thanks for joining !

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4/2/12 at 10:50am

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HI and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Google the Henderson Chicken Chart for helpful breed information. Many people here make their own small coops, a simple chicken tractor may work for you - check the coops section in the Forum

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?

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