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post #791 of 1486
6/11/12 at 7:03pm
In my experience, Wyandottes and Buff Orpingtons do great job of thriving through the winters. Barred Rocks also do well. They handle the cold weather and still produce eggs steadily.

I am excited that I am getting some Black Copper Maran chicks soon.

I would also like to get some Gold Laced Wyandotte chicks if anyone in the northeast metro has a line on any.


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Ron
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post #792 of 1486
6/14/12 at 11:15am

Update:  Thanks to the BYC's wonderful GrammyPam, I have 8 beautiful little Black Copper Maran chicks.  They are doing great, and just as cute as can be.  I'm attaching a couple pics for those who are interested.

 

Pam, thanks again - It was great meeting you and checking out your coop and run setups!

 

An excited "Chick-Mom"!

The girls' first evening in their new home.

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post #793 of 1486
6/16/12 at 9:37pm

Super cute!

I take care of, one husband, three daughters, one dog, two cats, many fish.......  and of course, chickens!

~1 Easter Egger, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, 1 Light Brahma, and 4 Bantam Cochins, 3 Silkies and various chicks.

When we move out of town, I will have 10x that many.. chickens, not kids, cats or husbands.   ;)     My Swap Page

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I take care of, one husband, three daughters, one dog, two cats, many fish.......  and of course, chickens!

~1 Easter Egger, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, 1 Light Brahma, and 4 Bantam Cochins, 3 Silkies and various chicks.

When we move out of town, I will have 10x that many.. chickens, not kids, cats or husbands.   ;)     My Swap Page

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post #794 of 1486
6/17/12 at 4:20pm

Aw cute!!!

 

My australorp, red stars, silkies, EE, barred rock, welsummer, spekcled sussex, cochins, and leghorns all are good in the winter.

 

The only breed I had trouble with was my Sumatra hen, maybe it was just her or maybe it is the breed but she didn't do as well even though I had a heat lamp on.

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post #795 of 1486
6/23/12 at 4:05am

Hi! I'm a newbie,

 

     Anyone out there from northern Minnesota?  We are in the Bemidji area.  Looking for a roo!

 

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 #796 of 1486
6/23/12 at 9:22pm
Hello Missa,
I live in Brainerd and have a Rooster that I hatched out in Febuary that is a Barnyard mix. Are you looking for a specific breed?
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
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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
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post #797 of 1486
6/25/12 at 4:59am

Hi again Triplell,

 

     I got a the black copper maran a couple of days ago, a 5 1/2 month old sweetie for $5.00 from a really neat family near Bemidji.  But thank-you for the offer.  Looks like I,'m heading toward mixed breed, too.  That's a good fit for us....same with our (recently deceased) dog Hannah and Mittens.....all rescue.

 

Have a blessed day!

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 #798 of 1486
6/25/12 at 6:45am

Hello!! We're from Minnesota too! Up in Garrison big_smile.png

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post #799 of 1486
6/29/12 at 5:39pm
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Hello!! We're from Minnesota too! Up in Garrison big_smile.png

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post #800 of 1486
7/5/12 at 8:01am

Hi All!  Haven't been up to Garrison yet. Maybe will make that trip one day. 

How did all you northern Minnesotans fare with the latest big storm?

 

Our house was hit by a huge pine....but just external damage.  We're grateful God was watching out for us..especially DH who was 2 feet from where it fell!.   He was gazing at the chicken coop he just built and was praying it wouldn't be ripped off its concrete foundation.   Much love labor went into that job for him.    The giant pine that hit our house sheared two rooflines and landed on the the third and then the deck.   Cleanup happened the next day after the pics (for the assessor).

 

A couple of familes in the area came over for showers as we had electric whereas around 5000 homes did not (our electric cable is all buried where we are) and another family just couldn't take the heat and so moved in with us for 2 days with theire kids and new puppy ( a gorgeous mini Australian shepherd)    (no basement at their house..never build without a basemnet if possible)

 

Lots of trees down everywhere and the ensuing damage.  No deaths.  Amazing!

 

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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