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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I am right in Hamilton, I would like to know when it is. Thanks for any info.
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    Chickens and dogs...

    It is very possible for your dog and chickens to peacefully coexist, but it takes a little work sometimes. I have 2 black lab sisters from the same litter; I think they were stunt doubles for "Marley and Me," but they are fine with the chickens. Above all, first and foremost, your dog must...
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    Humane Society chickens????

    Quote: :clap:lau
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    My Chickens are not Pets!

    Quote: Very true. I don't like the factory farms at all anymore. I have seen videos of large chicken hatchery's and production farms; if more people saw this there would be an even bigger turn around to local and/or self sufficient supplies of food.
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    My Chickens are not Pets!

    I am somewhere in the middle. I have been researching and am in the process of hatching dual purpose breeds for both meat and eggs. I don't think I would be able to eat my layers; they have become my "girls" but I will have no problem raising and butchering all the others that don't make the...
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    Apology to WriterofWords

    I do apologize for telling you to get a life. I do not appreciate you jumping all over me because my opinion differs from you; and you are not the only person who says "quit whining and take the test," I hear it a lot from people. I am speaking only of my experiences with people and what I have...
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    Drug testing for jobs..

    Quote: I agree 100%. I think there should be random productivity tests; I can think of several now who would be fired.
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    Drug testing for jobs..

    Quote: I don't drink and don't do drugs, and yes I say quit whining and take the test. I would like to know how you know how the rest of us live? I personally have an issue with being called a hypocrite. This has been a civil conversation with no one being rude or pointing fingers until you...
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    Drug testing for jobs..

    I don't think that people should have to take a drug test for a job, I think it is ridiculous. I find it amusing how many people say "oh quit whining, and take the test" and then they go home get sloppy drunk and come in the next day hung over. It is such a double standard and most of the people...
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    No I didn't put him in a quarantine; I know the owner and his flock, they are all very healthy. I would normally keep him separate, after I learned that valuable lesson when I had a buff who became ill and died. I went to Brouillettes Poultry farm in Madison the other day and picked up some...
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    Here are a few more pictures of our new rooster. He is just 1 year old. I don't care for the 2 white feathers on his tail, but it looks as if he is going to lose them and also the longer draping feathers.
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    Quote: That sounds like a good idea to me Bucky; save a few $ in the process. I am still unsure if I just want to mix them up and have "barnyard chickens" which finish on a good rate, or if I want to be true to the breed and work with only great stock. I am kind of a perfectionist, so I can...
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    Here are a few pics of Mr (no name). He doesn't have a name yet because he still has to prove he can be a good guy to have around; if not he will look great with dumplings. I think he will be just fine. I will try to add some more pics when they aren't busy dusting themselves LOL.
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    Thank you for all the excellent information everyone; I am truly appreciative. My long term goals are to have an abundant supply of eggs and meat every year; a sustainable supply. I looked at and brought home tonight a truly gorgeous Rhode Island Red rooster from a gentleman in a nearby town...
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    Correct "Dual Purpose" Chickens

    Thank you for the good advice dancingbear. After reading your post I called a local breeder of many different chickens, and will be looking at them tomorrow afternoon. He has been doing this for years and has also been doing the State Fair in Syracuse for a number of years. I can't wait to see...
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