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    Got a mixed bag of chicks- any guesses on colors?

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    Got a mixed bag of chicks- any guesses on colors?

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    Got a mixed bag of chicks- any guesses on colors?

    So I received this group of Olive Eggers. The girl stated the eggs were hatched from a friends flock who had welsummers, EE, Marans, leghorn. Not sure which was the roo, but about 2 of 8 have beards (EE crosses) and two have a small line of feathering on legs (likely Marans cross.) More than...
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    Vegetarians ( and Vegans ) Thread!!!

    Nice! Searched for "Vegan" on here, as I was sure I was one of few chicken keepers. Appears to be more than a few. :) No one understands why I keep chickens if I'm vegan! Nice to see I'm not alone... I just love the companionship and joy of keeping chickens, all the eggs will be going to friends...
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    Newbie in WA

    Thank you all for the kindest greetings!! I've already spent too much time pouring over chicken genetics and the history of the breeds. My fiancé thinks I'm crazy already, and it's only just begun........ :)
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    Newbie in WA

    Oh, and my future add ons include, but not limited to....... Blue orp splash orp buff orp BLRW Light Brahma and..... Dreaming maybe but a Jubilee Orp Thoroughly enjoying this process with my 4yo girl :)
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    Newbie in WA

    Hello all, I've finally moved to a new house with room for a few hens! I currently have two Lavender Orpington chicks in the brooder and am soooo anxious to add more. Coop construction has begun and chicken fever has set in :) I've already found so many resources and wonderful pointers on this...
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    Washingtonians

    Thank you all for the warm greeting! looking forward to learning from y'all :)
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    Washingtonians

    Hello, brand new here to Backyardchickens.com :) Had chickens growing up and now I am the proud mother of a 4 yo that has a strong interest in raising them. So of course, I'm ok with that! We have two, three day old Lavendar Orpingtons and are avidly researching the other breed we want to add to...
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