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    Aggressive Baby Chick

    Hello - My little flock of two Barred Rocks, two Buff Orps, and one EE are all about 3 weeks old now. It almost looks like all of their fuzzy little baby fuzz is now more feather like and they have cute little tails growing. I had them in a large plastic bin as a brooder. They seemed to be...
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    The First Few Weeks Tips and Advice

    Hello! I FINALLY picked out chicks yesterday morning (all pullets) from a local farm and garden store. I was super bummed they didn't wind up getting any Brahmas in :( so I went with two buff orpingtons, two barred rocks, and one easter egger ( Thought the colored eggs would be fun and she...
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    Keter Manor Resin Shed As a Coop?

    Hello, I have been looking at getting the Keter Manor 4'x6' resin shed and modifying for our chicken coop. I plan on getting 5 pullet day old chickens (barred rocks, orps, EE, and possible a Brahma). I have been looking online pre-fab coops, and they all just seem to get horrible reviews. I...
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    Chicken Run Thoughts

    Hello, I was hoping some you experienced chicken folks could give me your thoughts on an idea I have for our chicken run. I will be getting 5 chickens and am looking to have a run that is roughly 8'x16'. I wanted to put privacy fencing (6ft high panel) and use that as one side of the run. All...
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    The Chick Hatchery

    Hello, Has anyone ordered from "The Chick Hatchery" before? The combo of Brahmas, Buff Orps, and Easter Egger that I want, they have available, and shipping is free. I know the common ones are Meyer, McMurray, Hoovers, Cackles, but I can't get the combination I want until April or May, and I...
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    Best Fencing?

    I would like to get some suggestions on what others consider the best fencing for chicken funds. . I am leaning towards chain link right now? What are others thoughts on type of fencing, how high, etc. My chickens will mostly be confined to a run. I would be nervous letting them free range...
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    Farm and Garden Store Chicks and New Chick Plan

    Well, living in Wisconsin, I am a little nervous at how cold it is still to be keeping chicks outside. After a few weeks inside, I do plan on moving them to our garage and then to their coop. By mid april, we should be seeing our weather more consistently in the 50's. This time of year is...
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    Should I apply for a permit or not?

    Unfortunately we do not have children that are 4-H age yet, otherwise I would consider that route. What size lot do you have?
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    Should I apply for a permit or not?

    SO, I already have my heart set on owning a backyard flock. I have my breeds picked out and they are all coming to the our local farm and garden store in one week!! I plan on keeping them confined with two or three options for pastures/paddocks and maybe letting them free range while we are out...
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    Farm and Garden Store Chicks and New Chick Plan

    hello Everyone! I am new to the world of raising chickens, well I haven't even started yet! We have a more local farm garden store (Farm and Fleet), that is getting their chicks on March 7th. It seems like it's forever away, as I am so excited. Has anyone purchased chicks from there before...
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