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    Dual purpose breed

    So I was just telling a family member about my plan for Buff Orphingtons and Black Australorpes (wrong spelling) as a dual purpose breed in Alaska. He informed me there is no such think as a true dual purpose breed. If I went that way, I would be unhappy with egg production, and the meat...
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    Ready for chicks in Alaska!

    Thank you everyone! I've been reading about raising chickens for soooo long on here, I feel like I'm already addicted and have not placed my order yet!!!!
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    Wanting chicks in Alaska

    Everything I read about local hatcheries in the Valley are years old. Where is the best place to purchase orphington chicks in the Valley? Can't wait to start this adventure.
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    Ready for chicks in Alaska!

    I'm ready for that. I have a freezer waiting for all but one or two of the Roos. Depending on how many hens there are. Do you know the average roo/hen ratio in a straight run order?
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    Ready for chicks in Alaska!

    Hi! I just finished my set up on my new property outside of Wasilla Ak. Very excited about starting a chicken adventure. Any other Alaskans out there know the best place to purchase chicks? I'm wanting a straight run of Buff Orphingtons. I have gotten several catalogs but I am nervous about...
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