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    Buckeye Breed Thread

    Wow, what beautiful birds and, from what I read of their history, developed and named after my state! My question is: where can I find Buckeyes when I need to replace my flock? I live in southwestern Ohio. Thanks!
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    Culling chickens

    Well, I am so glad that I joined this site...the advice has been very informative AND kind. I believe I will rethink this situation. I do come from a long line of farmers, and I've had lots of advice from cousins who have had chickens for years. And my one cousin who has most adviced me is...
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    Hello From Fla

    Hello, too! I'm just as new as you are...but this is a great site for all things chicken! Good luck with your coop-building!
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    Culling chickens

    Thanks...I really appreciate the advice. The learning curve is so steep this first year. My hens are only a year and a half old; three Buff Orpingtons and one Araucana. Their peak of production was between Dec. and March, when they each laid an egg a day. Now I'm getting mostly 1-2. We kept...
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    Culling chickens

    Hi! I'm very new to this site but it has helped me quite a bit over the year as I've raised a nice backyard flock. This winter, we plan to bring in new chicks and "get rid" of the old biddies. (That sounds very cruel!) I want to be as humane as possible, and my cousin, who farms nearby...
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