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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: Ideal is actually down in Texas. I was really surprised at how fast they got here. As for brooding space, right now I have them in a big livestock tank with two lights over it and a cobbled up lid to hold the heat in. When they get to where they can regulate their own temp I will let...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: I got 1. Stupid chickens! -Stimp- My brown leghorn is the only one I can really tell is not laying - I haven't had a white egg in Quite Some Time. I figure I've been lucky that the cold weather and shorter days haven't affected my flock too much as yet, although I've noticed signs...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: Ideal has standard breeds year round. I got 50 chicks about two weeks ago. They shipped Dec. 2nd and the postmaster called me at 6:45 the next morning to tell me to come get them.- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: FOOD SAFETY State and Federal Standards and Regulations Oklahoma 1999 A Project of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation through the National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information The Act does not prohibit the sale of eggs...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Where can I get nesting boxes in Oklahoma? Anyplace you order them from, the shipping is as much or more than the cost of the nest boxes! The ones I have now are about 60-70 years old and are made out of carbide cans. The problem is that my bassett hound likes to play Easter egg hunt with me. He...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: I live in Pond Creek (front yard is in town, back yard is out of town) on 3 acres. I free range my chickens and lock them in the barn at night. I currently have 21 hens, 4 roosters, and 51 pullet chicks in the brooder. The hens that are laying are 10 Pearl White Leghorns, 3 Silver laced...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: Welcome to a wonderful group of folks, some of whom are addicted to poultry auctions, hatching poultry and acquiring poultry. Disclaimer: if you don't already have said addictions, we heartily invite you to become addicted along with us. So, what kind of chickens/poultry do...- joshbob
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Okies in the BYC The Original
Quote: They are a RIR and New Hampshire Red cross- joshbob
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