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5/13/12 at 2:59pm

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Hi, Everyone,

We're new to BYC and new chicken owners in Hayward, CA. We started out with 3 Rhode Island Red chicks from the feed store. Now one of our "hens" has started to make the funniest crowing noises. We suspected all along that something was different there, but didn't know if it was just a mixed breed or what. So, since roosters are not allowed in the city, our little flock will be even smaller soon. My husband is in the process of building our coop, so we will get pics of that here soon. This site has been a great help in raising the little ones, and in planning the coop.

Thanks so much!

Shauna and Ken

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5/13/12 at 3:05pm

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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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5/13/12 at 3:14pm

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5/13/12 at 4:13pm

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Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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5/13/12 at 5:01pm

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from washington state glad you joined us!

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5/13/12 at 5:05pm

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& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

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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"

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5/13/12 at 5:18pm

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Hi and

from Ohio, So glad you joined.

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