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    Pigeon Bulletin Board?

    The funny thing is I used to work with human genetics years ago but now, my eyes glaze over too! Ah the benefits of getting old....
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    Pigeon Bulletin Board?

    How long do pigeons live? Thanks.
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    so, I've got this bird now and...

    Beautiful bird.
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    Homesteaders

    I recommend Tractor forum. There's some really knowledgeable people on there. A lot of it will depend on the size and makeup of the land that you find and of course, the size of your wallet. I have 9.5 acres, mostly pasture and I found an old Ford 2000 with a bush hog. I would recommend a...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Thank you. Is there a breed that might be better to introduce?
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    Heat tolerance

    I had Australorps here in Louisiana and they did fine. Very good chickens, calm, friendly and laid almost every day.
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Ok friends, I need some advice from the more experienced hands. I tried to introduce a new hen to my small flock (2 New Hampshire Reds). The new bird was almost grown. In human terms, she would have been about 16. In the yard, the older hens would chase her but then leave her alone when she...
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    Hi and welcome! Tell us about your flock.
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    My Hatching Journey: the Adventures of a Complete Newbie

    I came really CLOSE to buying a dozen free range eggs to set on Saturday but passed it up. My grandkids are coming in two weeks so I think I'll let them pick out some new chicks from the feed store. There will be more opportunities to incubate in the future but the kids only come down once a...
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    My Hatching Journey: the Adventures of a Complete Newbie

    Banty it seems as though the only thing you haven't raised are pigeons! Any of those in your future?
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    No sooner than I post that I expect they will start laying, then they do! I wish it worked that way for everything.
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    "Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

    My hens quit laying for the winter. With the days getting longer, I'm thinking that they'll start laying again in February. Does that sound about right?
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    Icelandic Chickens

    Thanks. I may have a solution other than the stew pot. I might trade him for a pair of pigeons
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    Icelandic Chickens

    Good afternoon all. It's been a while since I've posted. I have an Icelandic rooster that decided he wanted to scare my wife. He ran at her but didn't hurt her. She is scared now to go outside and that's not good. I have to get rid of the rooster, one way or another. He was hatched Easter...
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    Icelandic Chickens

    I'm not an expert by any means but at that age, my young rooster's comb and waddle were red and quite a bit more prominent than what I'm seeing here. But your results may vary......
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