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    Is mint ok?

    I have some mint going bonkers in my backyard...I thought about moving to the chicken run to give my girls something to pick at. Will it make their eggs taste funny? My neighbor had a dairy cow that got into the onion patch and it made the cow's milk taste off for a while. Could the mint do the...
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    Can Buff Orp Roos be nice?

    Also, what would be the best way to find homes for them? We don't have any chicken rescues in my area that I know of
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    New to Chickens in Indiana

    Thanks!
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    Buff Orpingtons?

    When do you think I'll be able to tell for sure?
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    Can Buff Orp Roos be nice?

    I ended up with two Buff Orpington Roos....Can they grow up and be tame? I hadn't intended on getting on roosters at all, but these were given to me by someone who was going to "set them free" in the stripper pits, where they would be hawk bait. I have two kiddos and I don't want them to get...
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    Buff Orpingtons?

    Nugget is a Roo? Crud I liked him...Oh well I name another one Nugget
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    How many adult chickens will fit?

    You've made my day!!! I was hoping 10 would be comfy! Thank you!
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    How many adult chickens will fit?

    We have an 8x12 barn and I'm wondering how many full-size chickens will fit comfortably. I don't want them squished like sardines! Thanks. Allison
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    How long should I quarantine?

    I can do slowly. I can also keep them together after a while with no contact. I can't get another chick, because hubby says no more until the ones I actually ordered arrive (in May). Not sure how old the other chicks are, since they were given to me...not sure how old this one is either, but...
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    How long should I quarantine?

    Ok thanks! I can keep him in a brooder for a month if that would be best. How can I introduce the newbie to the other three to minimize the risk of bullying?
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    How long should I quarantine?

    They weren't purchased...my next-door neighbor gave me the older 3 and someone came into my work with the new one. Their photos are in the breed/gender section...I don't even know what they are, but they are all already hand-tame. Our chicken house is ready for them, but I they aren't together...
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    How long should I quarantine?

    Good luck! I thought a week would be enough too, but I wanted to be sure.
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    How long should I quarantine?

    I got a new chick today in addition to the other 3 that I have. How long should I keep them apart, and is there anything in particular I should be looking for? So far everyone is eating/drinking/pooping great, and nobody has any obvious signs of respiratory nasties or external parasites. Thanks...
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    New to Chickens in Indiana

    Hello! My name is Allison and I'm mom to 2 kids, one maltese mix, one husband and now 4 chickens! I've been wanting them for over a year now. Done all the research I could, and built the chicken house. Ready to order my chicks, and here comes my next-door neighbor with a box of 3 mystery...
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    Buff Orpingtons?

    I posted last week, but here are some better pictures. I have heard BO and ISA Brown...also there is a new chickie! What are these babies? And are they roos or hens? All the Buff Orpingtons(?) are light reddish/brown with grey/green eyes and they new guy is pale yellow, almost white. Sorry the...
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