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  1. billyinvt

    Vermont

    Does anyone have a good source for pullets in the Spring? We had an unfortunate incident with a loose dog busting into our pen and taking out six productive hens. I'm trying to get them replaced as soon as possible and would prefer to avoid raising chicks this year.
  2. billyinvt

    Vermont

    Zero degrees this morning. The ladies are happy about all the sunlight though. Lots of eggs these past couple weeks!
  3. billyinvt

    New in Vermont

    Hey there! I am a new VT chicken rancher too! What did you pick for breeds? I am wondering about our cold winters and the hardiness factor. I am inheriting an established flock but would love to add some of my own some day.
  4. billyinvt

    Vermont

    Greetings from Waterbury Center! I'm just about to get into this business of predator defense as we are adopting an established flock of eight. Seems like a hot topic. I know we have plenty of foxes around.
  5. billyinvt

    First time chicken keeper from Vermont

    Moving back into the old farmstead and have immediately inherited the chickens that were being raised by the tenant. She is taking her coop with her though since it belonged to a friend. I am considering using the old milking room in the barn as a new hen-house. My plan is to build a ramp so...
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