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    Marsh Daisy chickens

    I hear there are some Marsh Daisy chickens in the States. Does anyone have any leads for hatching eggs or chicks... or even grown birds? Thanks, Greg NE Ohio
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    Predator Apron on the inside of the run???

    Is there any chance you could re-set your fencing on the other side of the hedge or remove the hedge? Seems raccoon could easily climb the small trees from the outside and just drop over into your run. Also, if the hedge were inside your run it'd give the chickens a shady spot and someplace to...
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    What type of fan works best inside coop?

    I've been looking at these fans, possibly also using a thermostat controller. https://www.qcsupply.com/10405-16-durafan-select-speed-shutter-fans.html A little pricier but peace of mind when I'm at work and the temps spike.
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    What type of fan works best inside coop?

    So, if dust in the fans are causing fire hazards then it seems having a fan sucking air from outside would be best for keeping the fans clean, assuming there was an overhang to keep rainwater out of the fan. Single louver venting to the outside for hot air and dust to exit the henhouse. Anyone...
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    NEOhio Isbar/Silverudd's Blue chicks

    I'm just about 1.5 hrs from Akron. My son lives in Akron so I might be able to schedule a trip to see him or at least meet you part way.
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    NEOhio Isbar/Silverudd's Blue chicks

    I bought too many hatching eggs and need to sell some chicks. I have 8 chicks, 3 weeks old, and also another 10-12 due to hatch about May 7. Breed is Isbar/Silverudd's Blue. Chicks are black, blue, or splash. Straight run. The eggs cost me $6ea but I need to move the chicks out to make room...
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    New to chickens after a 40 year absence.

    Just trying the Deathlayers for fun. The fertility I'm getting is 50% so far. I heard that's common with young birds of this breed and early eggs when it's still cold... from what people are saying. There is also a Golden Deathlayer available but I don't have $99/chick!
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    New to chickens after a 40 year absence.

    Being from Ohio, do you have any Buckeye chickens?
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    New to chickens after a 40 year absence.

    I'm new to chickens after a 40 year absence. Forty years ago I raised about 100 chickens in Mentor, Ohio. It began as a 4-H project. Now that I'm semi-retired from the grape business I decided I needed another expensive hobby! I currently live in Kingsville, Ohio. My focus is the Buckeye breed...
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