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  1. Jacob Cockcroft

    Wow, chicks grow fast

    Two week old Barnevelders.
  2. Jacob Cockcroft

    First Chicks

    My first chicks are here: 3 barnvelder hens! Meet Yolko Ono, Broodica, and Princess Layer.
  3. Jacob Cockcroft

    Starting Hens Poll

    Lol that’s what I feared... I’m already addicted and I haven’t even gotten any yet!
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    Starting Hens Poll

    Northwest Arkansas. Definitely harder summers than winters, though it drops below freezing often in the winter
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    Starting Hens Poll

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    Starting Hens Poll

    great advice, thanks!
  7. Jacob Cockcroft

    Starting Hens Poll

    Very helpful input, thank you!
  8. Jacob Cockcroft

    Starting Hens Poll

    So given that I am looking for a decent layer for a backyard coop that is heat tolerant, kid-friendly, and somewhat attractive, my first three hens should be...
  9. Jacob Cockcroft

    Pick my chicks!

    Thanks for all the great replies everone! Yes, I have been leaning towards Welsumers, Speckled Sussex and Wyandottes! These may be the top 3 that I focus on and then make the decision. A hatcheru near me has beautiful versions of all of these. I’ll be sure to post some pics when I get them!
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    Pick my chicks!

    Hi, I plan to start my chicken-keeping journey this spring by purchasing 3 hens for my backyard. My last name (Cockcroft) means “rooster-farm” so I guess it’s in the blood! I am having trouble deciding which breed to start with, so I would love some suggestions that fit what I’m looking for: 1...
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