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post #1 of 10
4/12/12 at 6:01pm
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After considering the idea for a few years, I have finally decided to take the plunge and try my hand at raising a few backyard chickens.  I have found a number of farmers around with other chicks they're willing to sell for a good price, but I don't even have my coop built yet.  I'm trying to figure out how to make one with mainly free/reclaimed materials since I don't have a few hundred dollars to buy one of the fancy models I've seen online.  Looking forward to taking the plunge with the support of everyone here!

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post #2 of 10
4/12/12 at 6:13pm
Hi and welcome-byc.gif from Ohio. So glad you joined. Your coop doesn't have to be fancy just secure from predators. thumbsup.gif

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Always calibrate your hygrometer before you incubate!!

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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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post #3 of 10
4/12/12 at 6:14pm

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

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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post #4 of 10
4/12/12 at 6:27pm
Hello and welcome-byc.gif
I wish you best of luck with your journey with chickens! You won't need a coop at first if you're getting chicks, just a brooder e.g. tub or box would be fine.
Check out the Coop Construction section of the forum to find out more about building from scratch, I know a lot of people have done it!
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"I'm looking at nuclear power, not weapons - there's an 87% difference." ; )
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"I'm looking at nuclear power, not weapons - there's an 87% difference." ; )
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post #5 of 10
4/12/12 at 6:27pm
Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan big_smile.png

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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post #6 of 10
4/13/12 at 6:07am
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Thanks everyone for the welcoming support!

I'm actually looking to get some older "chicks" mainly because the thought of raising the little things from such a young age seems complicated and I'd hate to do something wrong and hurt them.  They'll probably be between 4-8 weeks old when I get them, so I wanted to get the coop up before I brought the girls home.

 

I did have a question as to what you do when you have to go away for a few days or want to go on vacation.  I have a house cat that can easily be left to her own devices for a long weekend provided I leave out food, water, and a clean litter box.  Could the same be said for chickens if they are in a secure coop/run?  Or will I need to have someone stop by to take care of them even for just a few days?

1 RIR and 1 BR... and 7 Cream Legbar Chicks!  

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1 RIR and 1 BR... and 7 Cream Legbar Chicks!  

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post #7 of 10
4/13/12 at 6:22am

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  AnnElise Clark

 

~Chickens are like potato chips, you can't just have one!~ 

 

Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Silkies, Ameraucana's, Easter Egger's, Belgian d'anvers, Leghorns, California Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, one Black Jersey Giant rooster, Guinea's, Ducks, and one Sweetgrass turkey tom. 

 

 

 

 

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  AnnElise Clark

 

~Chickens are like potato chips, you can't just have one!~ 

 

Silver Laced Wyandotte's, Silkies, Ameraucana's, Easter Egger's, Belgian d'anvers, Leghorns, California Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, one Black Jersey Giant rooster, Guinea's, Ducks, and one Sweetgrass turkey tom. 

 

 

 

 

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post #8 of 10
4/13/12 at 7:13am

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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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post #9 of 10
4/13/12 at 3:35pm

  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?
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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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post #10 of 10
4/15/12 at 7:07pm

Hi && Welcome!!!

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