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post #1 of 11
4/30/12 at 6:45pm
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Hey everyone! I'm new to chicken "farming" but an avid animal junkie and totally excited about this new adventure! We got six chicks about 3 weeks ago, they are about 4 weeks old now. They're not purebred, just an average Rock-RIR hybrid. They are so loving and so much fun!

My husband and I have been building their coop for the past two weeks and expect it done tomorrow. Can't wait to get them out of the garage! I've read almost every chicken book there is at our library and I am really looking to connect with some other peeps.

We're a big family of 6 people, 2 dogs, a rabbit, a hamster and fish... smile.png. We live in a little neighborhood in rural Central Indiana.

Married mom of 3 kids, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 6 chix!

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Married mom of 3 kids, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 6 chix!

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post #2 of 11
4/30/12 at 6:48pm

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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 #3 of 11
4/30/12 at 6:52pm

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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?
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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 #4 of 11
4/30/12 at 6:57pm

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1 handy lovable hubby, 2 talented, loving sons, 2 precious daughters-in-love, 5 brilliant, beautiful, amazing grandchildren.

39 chickens, 6 turkeys and 5 guineas.


Blessed beyond measure, showered with blessings, standing on the promises.

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1 handy lovable hubby, 2 talented, loving sons, 2 precious daughters-in-love, 5 brilliant, beautiful, amazing grandchildren.

39 chickens, 6 turkeys and 5 guineas.


Blessed beyond measure, showered with blessings, standing on the promises.

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post #5 of 11
4/30/12 at 8:08pm
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 11
4/30/12 at 8:39pm

Hi! Welcome! I'm new here also..I'm in N.W. Ind..

 

Home is where the dog is..

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Home is where the dog is..

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post #7 of 11
4/30/12 at 11:24pm
Hello and welcome-byc.gif
I'm glad you've been enjoying having your chickens so far, and I hope you have many more rewarding experiences to come! Good luck with your coop, I'm sure your chicks will love it.
Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site! big_smile.png
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"I'm looking at nuclear power, not weapons - there's an 87% difference." ; )
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post #8 of 11
4/30/12 at 11:26pm

Hello and welcome-byc.gif from Southern PA!  

We have a dozen different breeds of chickens and we love them all!

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We have a dozen different breeds of chickens and we love them all!

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post #9 of 11
4/30/12 at 11:35pm

Hi && Welcome!!!

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post #10 of 11
5/1/12 at 3:11pm
Hi and welcome-byc.gif from Ohio. So glad you joined. thumbsup.gif

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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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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