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    North to Alaska!

    Hi! I'm just getting started with chickens and am looking to buy some chicks or pullets locally. My coop is fairly small (12 sq feet) so I'm only looking for 3 or 4 to start...is there anyone out there who knows of a farm in South Central Alaska from which to get chicks/pullets this time of year...
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    Using a Coop as a Brooder (in Alaska)

    Thanks to the both of you for such detailed feedback! A lot of people have suggested I get chicks through users on this site, which is a great option and I'll definitely give it a shot. I'm going to have to look up spraddle leg, so thanks for the tip there. Also, I'm really intrigued by the...
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    Hello from Alaska!

    Wow, I really appreciate all the words of welcome! Barred Rock Man, thanks for the breed tips! I have a friend up here who has Barred Rocks, and he has said good things about their cold hardiness. Also, kmpaulick, thanks for sharing your heat lamp strategy with me. I've though a lot about ways...
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    Hello from Alaska!

    This is a wonderful website and I've already learned so much by reading through existing threads. Thank you to all of the kind folks who have already shared so much information. I live in Anchorage, AK and recently built a coop, although I have yet to acquire any feathered ladies (hopefully that...
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    Using a Coop as a Brooder (in Alaska)

    I live in Alaska and recently built a small coop for 3-4 hens. I don't have chickens yet and am debating if I should start with chicks or pullets. I'd like to start with chicks, but I don't have a garage so I've been assuming I would have to raise them in the house (which I'm not excited about...
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