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    What breed is this chicken

    I'm far from an expert but maybe ISA Brown or ISA Brown mix?
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    Free cockerel chicks of different variety near Amsterdam, NY

    I have a variety of cockerel chicks to give away. They are: One 8 week old Speckled Sussex. Two 8 week old Black Australorps. Possibly four or more Barred Rock chicks from 2 to 4 weeks old. One 4 week old Rhode Island Red. Possibly a few more. I can deliver if not too far away.
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    Tractor supply chick disclaimer

    I bought 51 chicks from TSC. A good portion of the chicks are not what they said they were. I believe they mix them in the tubs to cut costs. I find it fun to see what I actually bought.
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    New chicken owner in Upsate New York

    "Chicken Flipper" would have been a cool name....LOL!
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    New chicken owner in Upsate New York

    / I plan on posting pics once the birds get a bit older to help with identification. It is a bit fun seeing what TSC actually sold me.
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    New chicken owner in Upsate New York

    I bought the book, Raising Chickens for Dummies which has a good recommendation as to the feed. I have separated the Cornish crosses chicks from the regular Chicks. However a new problem arose. My roosters are fighting.
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    New chicken owner in Upsate New York

    It is chicken math I tell ya! I only want about 10 or so but things happen. I started with 9 of 3 different breeds. I bought 3 Barred Rocks, 3 ISA Browns, and 3 Cornish Crosses. About a week later I went to a different TSC where they had a different breed in which I was interested. They had New...
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    New chicken owner in Upsate New York

    Hello everyone. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? About a month ago I bought my very first chicks at Tractor Supply Company. I'm 42 years old but wanted chickens ever since my uncle promised me one when I was around 6. (2) How many chickens do you have right now...
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