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    I have a couple of (probably really stupid) beginner questions...

    I, too am getting chicks for the first time. I ordered (qty)9 day-old chicks. I understand ther's an attrition rate. What % can I expect to lose? If my gardening experience is any guide, not all of these chicks are gonna live to lay eggs.
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    Newbie From SC

    how is the weather in the finger lakes region Greymane? It is supposed to be nice hear today here, I mean
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    Newbie From SC

    Hi from PA coal country chicken tractor arriving today hooray!
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    New member and new to chickens! (Suggestions on where I can buy a Silkie Bantam chick?)

    I am from Central PA and I ordered my chicks from a company that can send me smaller orders. My chiks are being shipped March 21. I hope I can keep them alive!
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    Sex-Linked Chickens - what size?

    Please excuse my typos, Fred.
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    Sex-Linked Chickens - what size?

    I have just ordered black and redlink chickens. I ordered them for their eggs. I understand they are docile and friendly, which is why I also wanted these breeds. I orded Rhode Island Reds too. Antone have a thought about my choices? Anyone want to chime in on what other egg layers are worth...
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    Hi from Central PA

    Thank you for the warm welcome! I have spent the last 48 hrs online looking at chicken hatcheries, supplies and how to start baby chicks. I am a bit worried about predators as we have ALL of them here. From my reading, it looks like I am going to be investing in a lot of poultry wire. And wood...
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    Hello From Western Washington

    Hi. I'm new to chickens, online forums and I'm from Central PA. I'm getting ready to star chickens this spring. I am converting a trailer to a chicken coop. (4 ft x 3 ft) (hello Home Depot!) The more I read about chickens, the nore I can't wait to be ready to order them! There's so many breeds!
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    Hi from Central PA

    I am new to chickens (still getting started with equiptment, supplies and choosing chicken breeds) hence my name. I'm glad there's a forum where I can access resources. My sister has chickens but I have never had any (yet). The nore I investigate, the more I want them! Hope you can all cope with...
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