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    Does anyone else save feathers during molt? And what do you do with them?

    Ive been picking up some gorgeous feathers this year during the molt.... what do you all do with the feathers you find? Looking for some crafty ideas!
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    Hello BYC!

    Thanks!!! You have bees too? I have 1 hive, am hoping to expand to 2 this spring :)
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    Hello BYC!

    Lol i think so. I use #iwant1millionchickens on all my instagram posts :D
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    Hello BYC!

    Be careful what you wish for..... ;)
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    Hello BYC!

    I already am! Thx for the welcome!!
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    Hello BYC!

    Hahaha no idea why it took me so long!! I guess i'm just slow. I feel the same about expanding my coop. I thunk my city limit is 8 hens, but i dream of at least 20!
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    Hello BYC!

    My name is Julie & I am greeting you from Denver, Colorado. I have had chickens for almost 6 years now. It started out for the eggs, and grew into a full-blown obsession! I have 1/4 acre that the girls free range..... did someone say spoiled??? I currently have two "geriatric" RIR ladies & one...
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    Integrating a single pullet into flock

    Thank you! I've read through all the posts/threads that I can possibly find on integrating a single chicken.... my coop is about 4feet by 8 feet, but they all free range during the day except the pullet. Her mini-coop is about 6x6. This week, I've been leaving her locked up, and then when I get...
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    Integrating a single pullet into flock

    Thank you! Im currently following thise recommendations. Do you think it would be less stressful to acquire a second pullet?
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    Integrating a single pullet into flock

    Here's a photo of my pullet who just sort of runs away from the larger RIRs. They peck at her, and then she leaves. I think she has learned now that its best just to leave the area. The yard is large, so she has room to escape, but.... i'm still worried. It's only been 1 full day of leaving both...
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    Integrating a single pullet into flock

    Hi everyone! I've had chickens for about 5 years, currently have two 5year old RIRs. One of them is a bit of a bully. I purchased 3 chicks this summer, but 2 died, sadly, of different causes, we think. (I dropped the 2nd one off for necropsy). So now, i have 1 lone aericauna pullet left...
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    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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    Loving my chickens every day. You call follow my instagram @Denverhomestead to see all my...

    Loving my chickens every day. You call follow my instagram @Denverhomestead to see all my chicken photos!!
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