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    How many here are actual backyarders vs. Farmers?

    I'm a farmer and a backyarder.... My husband's family has had a farm for ... well since before statehood, but I'm a city girl just getting her feet wet. The family has black angus cattle and I've got my chickens. Gotta say, my chickens are a lot more fun and a lot cuter! Jen
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    BYC Moderator Appreciation Request Thread

    Thanks so much for all that you do to give us a wonderful environment to brag on our breeds, coops and any other thing that crosses our mind ... Wouldn't be here without you! ~Jen
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    Quote: Welcome! Thanks Momma Raven!
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    Quote: Are they doing an auction in Blanchard? Where? they will be in Blanchard this evening, been for sale for a week and no serious buyer so now they get to leave anyway. the Buffs are exhibition Quality, very broody and I know they can cover over 2 dozen eggs with no problems. I wont even...
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    Quote: What time is the thing in Blanchard and where?
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    Quote: Make it bigger than you think it needs to be.. Then make two more.... We will help you fill all of them. LOL - looking forward to it. So when I get new chicks, that I'm willing to sell/trade, should I post on here in case there are those out there looking for the type I have? BTW -...
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    Quote: I'm leaning towards a concrete floor with pine or cedar shavings or straw as bedding. They'll have a pretty good size run and be free range most of the day. Any preferences on feed? Is there a brand that's better than others? We've been using Purina's Medicated feed for the chicks.
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    Quote: first Off what part of South Central Ok do you hail from ??. AL Big ole Purcell.
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    Quote: I am hoping someone is in the market for some very big exhibition quality Giant Buff Cochin hens, and a quad of Standard Golden laced cochins. Look us up out there it would be good to put a face to the name. OH MJ...Think of how many bantams you could brood under a GIANT cochin lol...
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    Quote: Got it - so create a chicken community. That sounds like fun! I've read that you should build them up off the ground and some people say to build it on a concrete floor. You guys have thoughts on that? How many chickens do you have or are going to have? And what type, that can make a...
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    Quote: It's a good idea to build it twice as big as you are planning because it will be to small quickly. We have 21 chickens now - though I plan to get rid of 4 of the 5 roosters that we have. Think a 10ft by 20ft coop - tall enough for an adult to walk into - with an 8ft by 16ft outdoor...
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    Quote: Yep, heres some advice...dont plan on having just the one pen Been there, done that, said I was gonna have 2 pens of chickens...now we have 11 and a 4 part hutch, lol... Got it - so create a chicken community. That sounds like fun! I've read that you should build them up off the...
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    Hey Okies! I'm a newbie. We're still working on building a coop. Any advice you'd like to impart on what not to do? I live in the south central part of the state if that helps. Thanks! Jennifer
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    Howdy from Oklahoma!

    Hey fellow okie! Glad to meet you! Jennifer
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    Newbie from OKC area

    Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm new to chickens - we just got 21 chicks at the beginning of March. Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Sicilian Butercups, Rhode Island Reds, Ameraucanas, Australorps. Some of the ones the kids picked out were straight runs so now we have 5 potential roosters. Two I'm fairly...
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