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    The EE braggers thread!!!

    Hi, I have a handful of roos, BCMarans, Chantecler, and Salmon Faverolles.....all nice gentlemen. On the other hand, several years ago , hatched out Buff Opringtons, and every single one of them was mean from day 1. Freezer camp it was. So far, every Chantecler roo I've had has been...
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    NEAS Meet-up's Westford ma (buy sell swap)11/4 see post #1090

    I have Fresh Kefir available. Great for Chickens and People. Also Kefir grains. Easy to Make and Better than store bought. Can use cow or goat milk. p.m. me if interested.
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    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Quote: Not a dumb question at all!! If the person had multiple varieties of true Ameraucana housed together the resulting offspring would be considered EEs because they are no longer true to standard and will not breed true. On the topic of beards muffs, etc...if you breed a bearded /...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: (Madly taking notes about which breeds to avoid ... ) Check out Bantam Salmon Faverolles....my daughter was interested, and now they are a family favorite. So droll, and cute. They get along well with our BCMs, Orps, Chanteclers, etc.
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: I love NEEM!!!!!!!!! Have you ever thought of adding effective microorganisms to your list of sprays for the coop? Talk about helping eliminate odors, this stuff is AWESOME! It also inoculates the soil if you have dirt floors and it eats lots of different things in the pooh and soil...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: ] I dont know if Crele and golden Cuckoos Marans are genetically the same thing but they look similar. Some people do have golden cuckoos. I have four of them. 2 girls and 2 boys Are you talking about mean chickens in general or just mainly mean roosters? What age are these...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: If you look on the Black Copper Marans thread, they have been talking about blue/black/splash genetics for the past week or so....
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    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Quote: Congratulations to your son for his fair winning poster. My youngest son is just finishing his last yer in 4-H, and my daughter ended last year....Many good experiences and good times. My son got a special award last year, for stepping up and taking care of his sisters chickens, ducks...
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    Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

    Quote: nice fella! we have been downloading some very old books free for kindle (you can get free for PC or laptop) like hubbards poultry secrets, the orpington and others..such fantastic info they have to offer.all of the old books are free through cornell U library downloads ect.... also so...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: BEST of luck, Ayeup! It's well worth it. Just do a few pages at a time.....
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    The Welsummer Thread!!!!

    Quote: Where did you get your Olive Egger - and where can I get one???? :-) Go on the Olive Eggers thread and you can make your own!
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    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Quote: Hello jfishdr Contratulations, and Welcome ! I too am slowly working my way through all the back pages. Good Stuff! I am on the search for some nice chicks...we have some Spring chicks, which turned out to be 5 little roos and only 2 pullets. My dh thinks they are wonderful...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Thank you Hens and Roos and MathAce the BYC incubator thread information and information about how you built your incubator. I am looking forward to a home incubator and hatcher.
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: Hi AmiableHen. I subscribe to this thread and have been following along for quite some time. I've learned a great deal and I hope to have some skin in the game soon. If you would indulge me, I've been dying to post something useful. I've made a couple of incubators and I'm on my...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Hi Flgardengirl, That's too bad about the Blue Copper male.....We buy store brand "Cheerios" in huge bags, and use them to bribe everyone in at night. Chickens appear from allover when they hear the bag shaking......still have trouble with the salmon faverolle hens...there is always One...
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