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    Chicks, Pullets, or Hens? Getting Started

    I am looking at building a tractor coop. I want chickens for eggs and as pets. I live in East tennessee, so the weather is mild, but wet. I would be willing to put in work, and I am trying to work with what I have to save money. Wow, great information. I was looking at getting chickens in the...
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    Chicks, Pullets, or Hens? Getting Started

    Thanks I thinking about chicks.
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    Chicks, Pullets, or Hens? Getting Started

    I didnt think of putting them on craigslist, I guess I could get extra chicks and sell the roosters and if any extras.
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    Chicks, Pullets, or Hens? Getting Started

    I am in the planning phase of getting chickens. I have to decide whether to start with chicks, pullets, or young hens. My original idea was to start with chicks, but CANNOT have roosters and now that chicks can be a handful and some may die, I am not so sure. This is my first time and I cant...
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I envy you it was 65 today!
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    Trader Joes & Other Grocery Store Egg Hatching Club - Are you a Member

    Ok.Thanks
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    Trader Joes & Other Grocery Store Egg Hatching Club - Are you a Member

    What about the brown eggs? Still leghorns?
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    Trader Joes & Other Grocery Store Egg Hatching Club - Are you a Member

    Do only leghorns hatch out fo their eggs?
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    Eastern Tennessee Thread

    I am about an hour from newport. Problem is Im only 13 so I have to convince my mom this is a good idea too.
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    Eastern Tennessee Thread

    I am not looking to buy chicks or feed right now, I was just wondering in the spring if I would have to order online or if there was a place locally I could get some.
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    Eastern Tennessee Thread

    Where are some good feed stores and places to buy chicks by or near Knoxville?
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Sorry if that was confusing. I have to convince my mom to get a silkie now since I have fallen in love.
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I am not worried about the heat lamp I am just looking at my options and planning.
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I have decided to go the traditional method of raising chicks with a brooder and use the broody method when expanding my flock.
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    If I got a silky hen could I count on her to go broody for me? Or should I just use the broody method when I want to expand my flock?
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