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4/17/12 at 11:11pm

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Hi all!
My son Jackson and I decided to take the plunge and adopt Cheeky and Squeeky, two Plymouth Rocks, about a month ago! We ate having a blast and can't wait to grow our family!

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4/18/12 at 5:10am

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1 Buff Orp, 1 EE, 1 Buckeye, 2 Blue Rocks, 1 Australorp, 1 BBS Frizzle Cochin and 1 Barred Rock

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4/18/12 at 7:24am

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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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4/18/12 at 9:07am

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4/18/12 at 11:49am

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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?

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4/18/12 at 2:04pm

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Hi and

from Ohio. So glad you joined.

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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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4/18/12 at 5:21pm

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& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
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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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4/18/12 at 7:32pm

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Hi && Welcome!!!

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4/19/12 at 12:52am

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Hello and

I hope that you continue to have many rewarding experiences raising chickens! What sort of breeds do you think you'll be getting next? Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site!