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post #1 of 17
5/27/12 at 8:19pm
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Hi All,

 

      I'm brand new to the forum but feel like I know some of you from my reading.

 

      You have been insturmental in helping me to direct hubby with all your good info as he is building "La Coop". (he doesn't know how to build small). We are located in Northern Minnesota so went with cold-hardy Buff Orpingtons (15).  They 'threw in" 3 leghorns.  Straight run. So we'll see.

 

Have gathered eggs and cleaned a coop in the past but this is the first time we have had our own.  Our 14 year old beautiful puppy recently said good-bye to us so you can imagine the mothering these new babies are getting.  I'm amazed at the personalities. Two come running and want to be held every morning.  THey are 4 plus weeks old.

 

    Looking forward to participating...probably mostly with many questions. I hate to say this, hubby says I'm a bit obsessed with my chick-chooks.

 

Cheryl

 

5/12: 15 BO's, 3 WL's, 1 recalcitrant BCM Roo aka 'Boaz'. (Yes beloved Adam, my chickens may bump me off for a worm but I'd never bump you off for Buffy 'n Scruffy)  Mittens 17 1/2 y.o Tortoise-Shell Calli with "tortitude" (never too late to start loving cats). And Hanna-girl, NSDT, best dog ever, resting peacefully since 4/12. We miss you, baby-girl.  "Hooked on Chickens"... and gratitude.

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5/12: 15 BO's, 3 WL's, 1 recalcitrant BCM Roo aka 'Boaz'. (Yes beloved Adam, my chickens may bump me off for a worm but I'd never bump you off for Buffy 'n Scruffy)  Mittens 17 1/2 y.o Tortoise-Shell Calli with "tortitude" (never too late to start loving cats). And Hanna-girl, NSDT, best dog ever, resting peacefully since 4/12. We miss you, baby-girl.  "Hooked on Chickens"... and gratitude.

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post #2 of 17
5/27/12 at 8:22pm

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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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 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 17
5/27/12 at 9:10pm

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 #4 of 17
5/27/12 at 11:00pm

Hello and welcome to BYC frow.gif Glad you joined us.

 

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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post #5 of 17
5/28/12 at 12:40am
Hello Cheryl and welcome-byc.gif

That's a pretty cute story, about your chicks. They are very interesting to watch. tongue.png Enjoy having them round!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site. big_smile.png
"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 #6 of 17
5/28/12 at 12:50pm
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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post #7 of 17
5/28/12 at 5:38pm

frow.gif                       welcome-byc.gif           from washington state            glad you joined us!

Pure English Orpington Breeder

*Partridge Orpingtons *Spangle Orpingtons *Jubilee Orpingtons *Chocolate Orpingtons *BBS Orpingtons * English Lavenders* 

* Autumn Farm Orpingtons *

  

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Pure English Orpington Breeder

*Partridge Orpingtons *Spangle Orpingtons *Jubilee Orpingtons *Chocolate Orpingtons *BBS Orpingtons * English Lavenders* 

* Autumn Farm Orpingtons *

  

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post #8 of 17
6/23/12 at 9:25pm
Hellooooo, Glad to see a fellow Minnesotan join us!!!!
My flock is still growing !!! I have 11 Rouens, 4 Call ducks of different colors. 12 SQ BA's and 15 laying hens of different breeds. Coming in 2013--Cream Legbar Coming in 2014 -Runners
NPIP Certified #1108
I CAN ONLY SHIP WITHIN THE US
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My flock is still growing !!! I have 11 Rouens, 4 Call ducks of different colors. 12 SQ BA's and 15 laying hens of different breeds. Coming in 2013--Cream Legbar Coming in 2014 -Runners
NPIP Certified #1108
I CAN ONLY SHIP WITHIN THE US
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post #9 of 17
6/23/12 at 10:36pm

welcome-byc.gif from California!

 

(4) Chicks - Faye (Black Australorp), Gaia (Buff Orpington), Serafina (Rhode Island Red), Aura (Barred Plymouth Rock), Tallulah (Help Figure Out Her Breed)
(4) Dogs - Angel (Papillon), Cheerio (Beagle), Bear (Black Labrador), Harley (Black Labrador)
(2) Cats - Doobie (DSH), Roach (DSH)
(2) Horses - Chardonnay (Appaloosa), Merlin (Tennessee Walker)
(1) Turtle - Crush (Red Eared Slider)
(...
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(4) Chicks - Faye (Black Australorp), Gaia (Buff Orpington), Serafina (Rhode Island Red), Aura (Barred Plymouth Rock), Tallulah (Help Figure Out Her Breed)
(4) Dogs - Angel (Papillon), Cheerio (Beagle), Bear (Black Labrador), Harley (Black Labrador)
(2) Cats - Doobie (DSH), Roach (DSH)
(2) Horses - Chardonnay (Appaloosa), Merlin (Tennessee Walker)
(1) Turtle - Crush (Red Eared Slider)
(...
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post #10 of 17
6/23/12 at 10:40pm

buff orps are awesome. I owned a few way back..

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