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post #1 of 12
4/22/12 at 9:54pm
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I saw some chickens in key west last spring and fell in love.  Sooo this year when I saw some for sale at the local pet store for easter I bought 2 of the smaller ones hoping for hens... I dont think they are though:(.    Trying oto figure what to from here... I live in the burbs of Houston, and while I don't think the neigbors would mind a few hens, rooster are a definate no go.  So now I'm weighing my options and trying to figure out how much time we have before the dreaded chopping block.  Thx for any use

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I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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post #2 of 12
4/22/12 at 10:30pm
Good luck!! Do you know the breeds? There are some breeds that show (sexing) earlier. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

My husband finally talked me into getting chickens, now, I'm addicted!

Welcome to BYC from BC!

SAHM with two great boys, and the best husband ever.

 

1 Rhode Island Red, 2 Easter Eggers, 1 Leghorn, 1 Silver Spangled Hamburg, 1 Light Brahma, 1 polish, 1 buff Orpington and 2 Wyandottes (1 GL, 1BLR) And 1 barnyard special that seems to be brahmaish (the one and only egg that hatched in our science experiment)

dreaming of a bigger place and more girls......

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SAHM with two great boys, and the best husband ever.

 

1 Rhode Island Red, 2 Easter Eggers, 1 Leghorn, 1 Silver Spangled Hamburg, 1 Light Brahma, 1 polish, 1 buff Orpington and 2 Wyandottes (1 GL, 1BLR) And 1 barnyard special that seems to be brahmaish (the one and only egg that hatched in our science experiment)

dreaming of a bigger place and more girls......

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post #3 of 12
4/23/12 at 12:55am

Welcome from SE Ga. Give them a little time to grow and then post pics in the gender section of the forum and ask for the opinions of other members. We can generally get it right. Have fun and learn alot.

A very loving DW, 4 grown kids, 12 grandkids, 6 dogs, and chickens.

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A very loving DW, 4 grown kids, 12 grandkids, 6 dogs, and chickens.

lawnchairusa.com

 

 

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post #4 of 12
4/23/12 at 4:07am

Welcome to BYC.


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     Most people have no clue...think about it:   Forewarned is Forearmed

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post #5 of 12
4/23/12 at 5:02am

welcome-byc.gif Welcome I Sure hope they will be Hens for you !!

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #6 of 12
4/23/12 at 5:39am

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan frow.gif

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 #7 of 12
4/23/12 at 5:39am

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined us

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post #8 of 12
4/23/12 at 11:31am

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"

 

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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 #9 of 12
4/23/12 at 12:12pm
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Thx for the warm welcome!!

 

I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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post #10 of 12
4/23/12 at 1:01pm

Hi && Welcome!!!

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