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    Waving from western Ireland

    We (my three sons) and I stayed in a B&B in Galway...and yes on our second trip we went to the Aran Islands and broke some poor ponies back with a cart ride around the island. We adored it! We took a boat from Doolin (another favorite place). We have had the two trips and just hired a car and...
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Thanks I will have a look at goldstarhoneybees.Thanks! I run 20 personal hives and manage 20 at work. All Langstroth.. Ok - chicken question - a friend told me to skip the cute chick stage and go to the pullets straight away. I am not inclined to follow his directions because I need the 'cute...
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Thanks!!!
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Hi... I see you run TB hives. I just got my first and will try TB this year. I need a stand for it so its somewhat waist high. I can ask you for tips maybe on TBs? I have to figure out a good coop to build but not very handy. Maybe my sons can help. I am better building beehive equip. Thanks...
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Thanks I love the Wyandottes and many friends have them. Yes personality plus! I don't know of anyone with the Easter Eggers but how fun!
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    Waving from western Ireland

    Welcome ! I am brand new too! I live in Virginia. You will be a celebrity being from Ireland. I have been to Galway twice and love it! I got lost on the narrow town roads though looking for a music shop. What breeds of chickens do you hope to have? I still need a coop and a carpenter to build...
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Okay that is great information. I know that is the case with beekeeping woodenware. We don't usually exchange much in our beekeeper world for fear of disease. I run 20 hives at my workplace and 20 personal hives and I believe I have only lost one this winter. My personal best winter. I did treat...
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Thanks! I think I have found a great place to ask questions and be part of the flock!
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Thanks much! Great Idea. You don't have disease or stuff to worry about with used goods from Craigs list?
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    Beekeeper adding chickens

    Brand new to chickens. I need lots of guidance. I have honeybees but want chickens now and I have an enthusiastic son ready to help me build a coop but I have zero carpentry skills. Excited to learn here with you.
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