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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    40,487 - 1 = 40486 Sorry to negate your +1, Plucky Pullet. Such is the way of life. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. One seemingly healthy 6 wk. old chick found dead this morning.
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    38130 - 1 = 38129 Complications from that first dreadful night when the power went out for several hours on my chicks delivered that day.
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    37969 - 1 = 37968 Perfectly healthy 3-wk. old chick, on the brooder floor this morning, dead as a doornail. She was even one of the bigger ones. You never know.
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    370697 - 1 = 370696 One old layer died of old age. May she rest in peace.
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    36036 - 6 = 36030 Sad news. My 86 new chicks arrived from the hatchery all safe and sound and energetic on Mon. I realized I didn't place the waterer in an ideal location, so I moved it. I was absolutely certain there were no chicks under the new location. Ran my hand under before placing the...
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    What killed this hen? Cat? Dog?

    Perhaps not all, but many dogs can be trained to protect livestock including poultry. But there are only a few breeds (I prefer border collies) who can pretty much be trusted to "always protect." I say pretty much, because you NEVER know, but is instinctual in these breeds to protect anything...
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    35,711 + 86 = 35,797 Got my new babes today from McMurray. All survived the trip in fine condition. That first sip of water, that first peck of feed in your ENTIRE LIFE sure must taste good! 35 Gold Star Sex Links (calm, egg-laying maniacs, my favorite), 50 Rainbow Layers for variety (a...
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    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    New poster from ND: 35,477 + 48 of mine = 35,525 Mostly brown egg layers from McMurray. I prefer Red Star Sex Links, but not always available when I have a combination of need + time + money. Fill in with general brown egg layers. Purchase some Aruacanas or Rainbow Layers for variety. I like a...
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