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    Coop size and run suggestions?

    Sounds nice, RiddleMe. Do you have any pics of your coop?
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    Coop size and run suggestions?

    DeannaOR, I was thinking the same thing--bigger would be better and I've heard rumors of the chicken math. However, I am limited to 5 hens where I live. So, I was thinking I might convince the hubby to build a coop big enough for 5. As I feel that I am starting a mini-farm in the city --with 1...
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    Coop size and run suggestions?

    Thank you, Flockwatcher for the good advice! After I posted my thread I saw another post with the link to 'How to Fix a Muddy Run'-- VERY helpful! I'll check out the other link you sent, too. I appreciate your advice about creating good drainage around the coop and I shared with the hubby...
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    Coop size and run suggestions?

    Howdy! I live in the Pacific Northwest and have 4 chicks - Americauna, RIR, GLW & BO. We are fist time chicken owners and loving it! Before I finalize plans for the coop with my hubby, I thought I'd ask you experts for some advice. From what I'm reading, it sounds like minimum requirement for...
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    Howdy from the Pacific Northwest!

    Thanks all for making me feel so welcome!!!:D
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    Howdy from the Pacific Northwest!

    Hi Fluffballs! What type of chickens do you have?
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    The chicks are coming! the chicks are coming!

    Hi! I'm a newbie too! I LOVE that you can have hens as long as you name them! That's great!
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    Howdy from the Pacific Northwest!

    Hi there! Just became a member as I have been frequenting this great site for information on raising chickens in my small town "urban" backyard. Found this website form a google search and LOVE it!!! I am a complete newbie --chicken flock virgin. We are limited to five chickens according...
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    Best Breeds For Beginner Urban Chicken Family

    If anyone is interested, The Seattle Tilth website lists the following as "Docile Breeds for Backyards": Black Australorp Buff Orpington Barred Plymouth Rock Jersey Giant Silver or Golden Laced Wyandotte Silkie Here's the link to their article...
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    Best Breeds For Beginner Urban Chicken Family

    Thank you 'CarolJ' and 'flockwatcher' for your input. I am probably going to get chicks from one of the local feed stores which I imagine get their chicks from hatcheries.
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    Best Breeds For Beginner Urban Chicken Family

    Hi chicken peeps! I'm a newbie and hoping to get 4/5 chicks in the next few weeks. My family (hubby, kids age 13 & 8) are wanting chickens that will be good egg layers and family pets. We live in the rainy but beautiful Pacific Northwest. I think we have narrowed our list down but I would love...
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