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    My Nankin/OE Chickens

    Here's some pics of my Nankins purchased from Ideal Poultry . Hatched April 2nd. Purchased 20 chicks and ended up with 14 roos.
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    My first chickens

    This is my first time keeping chickens. These are Nankins that I ordered from Ideal. So I'm guessing I have Nankin/OE mix. The others, Black Stars, were sent to keep the Nankins warm. Not keeping them, they are all roosters. They are all 4 weeks as of 30 April 2013.
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    Chicken Tractor

    Going to put Nankins. I used part of my shed as a coop that they are currently in. Have a 10x10 chain link dog kennel next to the shed. Shed has a pop hole through which when older can enter into the run. Chicks are 4 weeks old tomorrow. Will use the tractor in the front yard to rotate some of...
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    Chicken Tractor

    Made with reclaimed wood from an industrial business who gives away large used pallets for free. The frame was made from ripping 2x6's down to 2x2. The coop from the pallet slats cut to size. All the expense came from the wire, wheels and hardware (about $50).
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    Baby duck and baby chicks???

    I just received my chicks and ducklings about an hour ago. We ordered 20 straight run nankins and 2 male mallards, but also received what looks like 6 male Black Sex Links used for warmth during shipping. One of the ducklings is chasing and pecking at his brooder mates a little too much. Going...
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    When to thin the Roosters

    New to raising chickens, Placed my 1st ordered of 20 chicks, Nankins, due in a few weeks. Have a pretty good handle on most of what I need to do. But, inevitably I'm going to have thin the roosters out. At what age should I decided which one to keep? Thanks for your help.
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    Hello BYC, new to the flock

    Looking to transform a portion of my shed and backyard to raising a few bantams. Will start working on the coop and run soon. Hopefully be done by spring and purchase some chicks. Looking to raise Nankins. Have been doing lots of research on BYC, a ton of great information, thanks.
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