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Here is a picture of the girls and Ted (the Roo) enjoying their free-range time.......

Thank you redsox from Kansas...... It great to get to know other people who enjoy their chickens. I don't know many people in my area that have them. My whole family loves to watch the chickens free ranging. I think my new enclosure will be done later today.....but I will still let the...

Greetings from Cherl in PA........I have had my flock for almost a year. My hubby and son are currently building my chickens a bigger enclosure. Today -they moved the coop and we let the flock out to roam around for the first time. They had a smaller temporary enclosed area and were getting...

Hello everyone Just wondering if there are any local groups in my area. I live in SW Pa..just south of Pittsburgh. I have had my flock of 12 (5 silkies, 4 RIRs, 3 BRs) for about a year......I think I finally have a hobby! I love watching my chicks, enjoying fresh eggs, and reading up on all...

Sorry for the double post Cherl

Our first egg!!! Cherl

2 more eggs today! Our 24 week old hens just started laying this week. We got our first egg a few days ago. I have 5 BRs, 5 Silkies, 3 RRRs hens. With the cold weather here in PA....I didn't expect eggs for a few more weeks. Surprise! ;) Cherl

Hello everyone...My flock of 14 is doing very well. My chicks are already over 2 months old and growing fast. I have 5 BR, 4 RIR (one Roo-I think), and 5 Silkies. They are all pretty friendly (with each other and us), even the Rooster. We have a temporary enclosure until spring because we...

Hi everyone.... I'm a newbie around here, but I just got my chicks yesterday. All 14 chicks (from MPC) are doing very well. 5 Barred Rocks, 5 RI Reds, 2 Silkies and the other 3 are Cochins (? I think:rolleyes:). They are so cute!! Cherl in PA

Our new chicks arrived and they are doing well.... Cherl

A question: What bedding do you use in your chicken house? I've been doing a lot of reading on the subject....and just wondered what the general opinion is here? Also, do any of you use diatomaceous earth? Thanks Cherl

Quote: welcome, i'm about an hour south of pittsburgh also, scottdale, Just want to say hi, since we're all in the same neck of the woods. We've got some great buy-sell-trades if you're in the market to get/get rid of poultry. Our BYC page is in progress but has photos from our 8/21...