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    Pullets at what cost? (...not in dollars and cents)

    Yup, I suppose you could definitely call it hypocritical to eat eggs that flow out of the current industrial mindset if one has a concern about the baby cockerels. Don't think I agree with Crazytalk about it being humane to grind the cockerels on day one. Maybe if they were defective bolts or...
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    Pullets at what cost? (...not in dollars and cents)

    Thanks, bramblefir... Yes, we had strongly considered ducks -- and Welsh Harlequins at that! Two of our kiddos are allergic to chicken eggs, and that made ducks all that more interesting -- with many more reasons besides. However, I know how messy ducks "can" get (we had a female mallard when...
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    Pullets at what cost? (...not in dollars and cents)

    It definitely makes sense. I also like the idea of purchasing hatching eggs, and I can see that a less-common breed would be advantageous in finding new homes for the little gentlemen amongst the flock. (I suppose purchasing hatching eggs from a small local farm would be the ideal scenario.)...
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    Pullets at what cost? (...not in dollars and cents)

    We're very interested in keeping a small flock of backyard hens (no roosters allowed in the subdivision). It's a matter of timing, so haven't bought anything yet, but have definitely been exploring the whole idea. Yesterday I began to wonder what happens with all the little cockerels. Everyone...
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    Cold winters...and renting -- tractor, coop, or ???

    Thanks so much for the welcome and the info, Deb. We probably wouldn't have to much of a problem with wind as the yard is surrounded by fencing and a tall berm at the rear. (Having been though the high desert near SD, I relate. :) The dimensions necessary are helpful, and thanks for the good...
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    Cold winters...and renting -- tractor, coop, or ???

    Hi Folks! We're in southwestern Idaho on just under 1/4 acre in the suburbs, and were delighted to find out last week that our subdivision allows backyard chickens. (Yay!) We'd like to start with a small flock of around 4 hens, and because we are renting, can't put in anything that's permanent...
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