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    Hulahenss Page

    Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! I am new at this latest adventure of raising our very own backyard flock of chickens & am so looking forward to learning all this neat stuff on this site! We currently have 21 chicks of various breeds: 5 Australorps, 6 New Hampshire Reds, 5 Red Sex Links,4...
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    Is it worth it money-wise?

    I have to agree; it's doesn't have to cost much to raise chickens....And....you're privvy to the added bonus of having great entertainment & therapy by just watching them & getting to know the different personalities!
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    How much can one person take??

    Teresa Keep the faith & remember that this, too, shall pass....
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    Cooked rice ok for my girls?

    Is rice ok for 3 & 4 week old chicks as a treat too?
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    My hens are scared of the new feeder... should I paint it?

    WHat a great idea for a feeder! Have they gotten over their fear of it yet?
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    My twin chick tractors...

    Aloha! Thanks for posting your pictures, gives me a great idea for my flock!
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    Picked up Buff Orp Chicks from Jody & Charlie :)

    Your chicks are absolutely beautiful! Good luck with them! Aloha
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    What can you do with a rooster you can't keep? (besides eat it)

    Aloha! Yes, I'd post a free rooster ad on here or craigslist! Good luck!!
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    List of Online Hatcheries

    Aloha! I've ordered chicks from Ideal Poultry twice with EXCELLENT results! REally fast shipping! Overnight delivery to HAWAII FROM TEXAS~Outstanding customer service as well!
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    My new Cochin (maybe frizzled) baby......UPDATED....Now 12 Days

    Aloha! Your chickie is soo cute! Congrats!
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    chicks in the house

    Aloha! Congratulations on your newest members! You'll have many hours of enjoyment & amusement with your chickies! As for the "pasty butt" mentioned in the previous post, I wholeheartedly stress the importance of keeping that area super clean!! Good luck!
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    Is it too late in the year to get new chicks?

    Aloha! I've ordered chicks twice this summer coming to Hawaii all the way from Texas with absolutely no problems! All 25 from my 2nd order are thriving as well....13 from the 1st order were killed by mongoose... So...if I were you, I'd go for it!!! Why wait? LOL
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    How many chances do you give a hatchery ?? When is it enough??

    Aloha! I just received my very 1st order of 21 chicks (originally ordered 25, but they were sold out of the 4 bantams)! All but 1 survived the trip to Hawaii BUT Ideal Hatchery was very professional in handling my shorted order! They immediately credited my card with the $ for the 4 bantams. I...
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    Rats or mongoose killers!

    Auwe! Woke up this a.m. to my grandaughters screaming that ALL of our 13 chickies were dead! When I ran out to investigate, i found that SOMETHING had dug under their A frame tractor & killed them! Luckily, I had just isolated one yesterday because the others were pecking at her!!! So we still...
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    Being self sufficient

    I agree with 1acrefarm! A good inspiration for me is www.pathtofreedom.com and my family is striving to do what they are in our own way! Aloha from the Big Island of Hawai'i
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