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    Rooster questions

    [/IMG]This is the beginning so I went small and cheap. But I enjoy watching them out in the yard so next spring I will build a bigger coop.
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    Rooster questions

    I think I'll stay away from the roosters. I'll take care of predators myself. Thanks for the input.
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    Rooster questions

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    Rooster questions

    Would love to post pics but can't figure it out.
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    Rooster questions

    I live in MN where winters can be cold.
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    Rooster questions

    Thanks for the info. I was looking to get the rooster as a leader and security. I live in the country where I have 5 acres where they free ranges. We have predators random dogs,fox and hawks. I bought chickens knowing at some point there could be casualties to predators. I was hoping a rooster...
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    Rooster questions

    Once again I'm a beginner. I have 5 acres of land so all they do is free range. I have been reading benefits of roosters that I like. I need a little more order in my flock someone to take the lead.This is a hobby for me and the kids.
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    Rooster questions

    I'm new to the chicken seen. I bought 6 chicks 3 buffs 3 RIR'S. They are now almost 4 months old free ranging hens. I would like to introduce a rooster. I had someone tell me if your raising them for eggs don't do it. Well I am raising for eggs. So do I get a rooster? If so what breed and age...
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    Mn. Chicken questions.

    Well I will be starting to raise chickens here in June. I live in MN. Just going to have 3-4 hens. I was thinking RIRS. Now we get some pretty cold weather. Should I be heating my coop? I have read it's not necessary. I was going to buy some younger birds for the kids. Would they be laying by...
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