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    Benefits of Getting Pullets Rather than Chicks - Need Some Advice!

    Thank you, I started a new thread to ask about what sort of questions I should I ask a breeder. I think your's are a good place to start.
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    What Sort of Question Should I ask a Breeder? - Seeking Answers from a Breeder to Ensure a Quality H

    Hi all, In another thread I started yesterday I was advised to buy from a breeder. I found this person's advertisement on Craigslist and he sells 2mo pullets for $15. Before visiting his farm, I would like to ask him a few questions over the phone. What sort of questions should I ask him...
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    Benefits of Getting Pullets Rather than Chicks - Need Some Advice!

    Lol! It's for breast cancer awareness! I made a thread about it but it didn't catch, I did one though!: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1035473/let-me-turn-your-chicken-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month#post_15964905 Okay so I should get three? I'm just so afraid of doing something...
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    Benefits of Getting Pullets Rather than Chicks - Need Some Advice!

    Okay, so make sure to ask him questions like "How long have you been raising chickens?", etc? Make sure he's reputable and reliable. Thank you :)
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    Benefits of Getting Pullets Rather than Chicks - Need Some Advice!

    Hi all! I'm a beginner and was hoping to get some advice. I want to raise laying hens. I have the option of purchasing two pullets for $30 at 2 months old with the guarantee that the chickens sold to me are female. Or, should I risk it and get $3 chicks. I don't know what I would do with a...
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    The Costs of Getting Started - I'm New!

    Wow! Thanks!! lol It's a blog in process just like in this chicken project :) I'm so excited!
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    The Costs of Getting Started - I'm New!

    Well, I was able to make a member page, so here's the page address!: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-southern-chickadee. A husband's help is very useful! Mine helped me construct the frame tonight! We're both pretty pleased with it. I plan to finish it by next weekend, so it looks like...
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    A Frame Chicken Coops

    I really value your experience and input, thank you. From what I've read, people say that chicken keeping is addictive, so if/when I get more birds, I'll be sure to expand as the flock does. That's the most important thing to me, to make sure the chickens have a humane living space (in the space...
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    Let me Turn Your Chicken Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

    So cute! Here you go!
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    A Frame Chicken Coops

    That's a good thing to consider. In the Raising Chickens for Dummies book it states that you have to multiply the number of chickens you want to keep by 2 to get the minimum square footage (p. 108). I plan on purchasing 2-3 chickens to start, so that's 4 sq ft. The coop I'm building has a 40 sq...
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    My New Chickens and I

    Wow! That's quite a few chickens! I wish you all the luck!
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    The Costs of Getting Started - I'm New!

    Wow! How much time did it take you to build it? I'm sure your chickens love it! It sounds a little pricey, but as long as they're happy and protected, that's all that matters. The coop will have extended "arms" on both ends so that I'll be able to carry it wherever I want (mostly for cleaning...
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    Guide Coop pages and member pages tutorial and feedback

    I tried Safari and Google Chrome. I'm here to stay, so I'll try to participate in posting as much as possible! Thank you!!
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    need advice on using a covering for plywood floor of coop

    It seems like an awesome idea, I'm just trying to work on a budget, and it's a little out of my price range. Just trying to get more ideas. Thank you for your help.
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    #ChickenTweet - Betty the Chicken, Betty the Restaurant Spokesperson?

    Hi all! I saw this just a little bit ago and thought I would share! Apparently an Australian chicken restaurant has a live chicken running its Twitter. It made me laugh! http://time.com/4074408/chicken-treat-betty-tweets/
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