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    Two years ago, I had the crazy idea that I would like to get some chickens. It wasn't until this past November when I decided to commit to the plan, and begin building my chicken coop. In my free time, I built a few pieces at a time until it all started coming together. My coop was built to...
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    Please help me identify this breed

    Thank you for the help! She is very friendly and good natured. Being a production oriented sex-link, that would explain why she started laying before my Buff Orpingtons.
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    Please help me identify this breed

    Hi Everyone, This is my 5 month old mystery chick that I received with my Buff Orpingtons. What breed is this? Is it a Wyandotte? She was the first to start laying in my group. Thanks for your help!
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    5 month old Buff Orpington Rooster - Free!

    Yes, he is still available. Please send me a message if you would like to arrange a time to pick him up.
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    5 month old Buff Orpington Rooster - Free!

    Hi, I would rather have you pick him up as my truck would easily consume $10 worth of gas to get there and back. Please let me know if your still interested.
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    5 month old Buff Orpington Rooster - Free!

    I am looking to rehome my 5 month old Buff Orpington Rooster. My flock of 5 hens turned out to be a flock of 4 hens and 1 rooster. He was fun to watch grow, but i'm worried about irritating my neighbors. He is free to a good home! He is available for local pickup only near Fort Worth, TX...
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    Should I give my baby chicks grit?

    I also have 2 roosts in my brooder box. One is about 5" off the ground and the other is about 8" off. Since their coop isn't quite ready yet, I thought I'd give them something to do until I finish it in the next weekend or two. They love getting up there to perch or practice flying down. My...
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    orpington chicks

    My 5 Buff Orpingtons are 4 weeks old, and they always seem to be peeping at one another or at me to persuade me to give them more treats. They aren't particularly loud (in the garage) but they do talk quite a bit!
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    New Coop Construction with Photos!

    Just got finished with framing the run and putting on the first layer of wire!
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    3 week old chick missing hair under tail

    Thanks for the advice. There is no sign of blood or pecking. Ill keep an eye on her and let you all know if it takes a turn for the worse.
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    3 week old chick missing hair under tail

    Hi Everyone, I received my 5, 3 week old Buff Orpingtons last night. All of the birds are behaving just fine, however I noticed that one of them is pretty much hairless underneath its tail feathers. The spot is about 1" in diameter. All of the other chicks have the typical blonde fuzz...
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    New Coop Construction with Photos!

    I was expecting to pick up my chicks early Saturday morning, however my local breeder called me early Friday afternoon and said that they are ready to be picked up! I was happy to take off from work an hour early to go get my 5, 3 week old Buff Orpingtons. After a little time, they figured out...
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    New Coop Construction with Photos!

    Quick question to those of you who have built coops before: Is there much to be gained by installing interior walls? Right now, the main benefit would be the ease of cleaning a flat surface instead of having to scrub inbetween my 2x4's in the walls. Currently, I have the outer OSB panels in...
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    What is your coop size?

    Hi Nicole, I'm pretty new to raising chicks (I expect to get mine this weekend!), but I believe the general rule of thumb is to have 4 square feet per bird inside the coop. In the run, you should try to give them about 10 square feet per bird. If your coop is 12x4' you could have up to 12...
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    New Coop Construction with Photos!

    Hi Everyone, I've been working on bits and pieces of the coop for the last couple of weeks. I apologize that I haven't been in more often to respond and show my progress. I just finished building the double nest box, and cutting out and screwing on my wall panels after priming them all with...
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