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    A city goose?

    I was trolling through this forum and found a bit of information that I am looking for but not many specifics. Here is my plan. I currently have a small flock of buckeyes (10 birds), one old black sexlink (which has become a family pet (she survived the recent culling because my son loves...
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    Breed Advice

    I have considered marans before. Matter of fact they are one of about 5 that are on my list right now as possibilities. I have to admit that the history of the buckeye and their status as a heritage breed has some minor appeal to me as well. I don't like to raise birds that I feel grow...
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    Breed Advice

    So I am seeking some advice. I have raised a small flock of birds (several breeds) for about a year. After a year of feather plucking, fighting, a few bad egg-producers, and some joys I am thinking about changing up my little flock a bit. Right now I have 4 golden sex links, 4 black sex links...
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    what is the best beginner breeds of chickens to deal with

    So I will start by saying I am nowhere near an expert at this. I started my flock last year, and have had so-so luck with it. This is what I have learned: My flock started with 4 golden sex link, 4 black sex link, 2 New Hampshire Reds, 2 California Leghorns, and 2 Auracanas (I probably spelled...
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    Home Feeding Ideas and Solutions Discussion Thread

    So I found this thread interesting and thought I would throw my experiences on here. First off, we currently have a flock of 12 birds. We are located very near downtown in our city and have not had a single complaint in over a year. I don't water my chickens, or rather I never need to fill a...
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