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  1. L

    Colorado

    Thank you - wonderful advice and info! The coop is about 3x8 and the run 8x8. I let them all out in the backyard daily to stretch their wings. There is about 14 ft of roosting bar space, but only one of the chickens uses a roosting bar. The others snuggle in their groups on the ground. There are...
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    Colorado

    Help - my chickens are bullies! I have 3 pullets (9 months old) who have been the only ones since they were born. In August we added 3 babies. They have been inside the house most of the time. When they were 6-8 weeks I started letting them run around the yard during the day (they're now almost...
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    Colorado

    I'm late seeing this, but I brought our unexpected roo to Creative Acres in Brighton. They ask a $100 donation to help with feed and any medical throughout the life of the bird. It's a no-kill place with a few other roosters and assorted other animals. I much would've preferred to keep ours with...
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    Showing Chickens

    I'm happy to report that we had a great experience at the Denver county fair! This one is indoors so all the birds are in a comfortable air conditioner climate. Both of ours showed no signs of anxiety and seemed (surprisingly) relaxed with everything. The judge and all the other poultry...
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    Colorado

    Just up in Brighton.
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    Colorado

    I will be bringing our beloved rooster to Creative Acres on Monday. They charge $100 (which really is not much considering the cost of food, space and medical care if needed for the life of the rooster) and will let the animal live there and care for it the rest of its life. They do not adopt...
  7. L

    Colorado

    Perfect timing - thank you! I was just checking them out from another rec! Yes, they're still going with the program. Looks like a wonderful fit. I suppose it's really a good thing that I'm having a hard time finding factory farms in CO. Most look like Grant Farm in that they provide the...
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    Colorado

    Hmmm. Actually my email got returned and the phone number on their website is disconnected. So back to square 1! UPDATE: Just was introduced to Grant Farm up north. They get many of their chickens from factory farms in the mid-west when they fall below 80% laying capacity, let them free-range...
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    Colorado

    I'm interested in adding a couple chickens to our small flock, and would like to get ex-battery hens. I'm coming up short with my online research, though. I don't see any rescues in CO (only rooster rescues), and did send a message to Morning Fresh Farm to see if they sell their spent hens...
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    Where Do YOU Get/Rescue Battery Hens From?

    Caged hens from egg farms, generally in poor, overcrowded, unsanitary conditions.
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    Where Do YOU Get/Rescue Battery Hens From?

    Does anyone know of any in Colorado? Thank you :).
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    Colorado

    Sweet Marley started crowing today, confirming our suspicions the she is actually a he. Which very sadly means we won't be able to keep him in Denver. I really want to make sure he goes to a place where he will be well cared for, have space to roam and not be turned into stew. He's super sweet...
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    Showing Chickens

    I spoke with a lady in charge of poultry at another county fair last weekend and she said the chickens adjust and do fine. (Reassuring, but I'm still a little apprehensive!) When they are reintroduced to the flock they will reestablish pecking order. The Denver fair is this week, so I'll see...
  14. L

    Colorado

    Lately my whole yard has been overrun with house flies. They swarm the chicken poop in my yard and the run and I swear they're multiplying by the hour. Does anyone have any tricks for getting rid of them???
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    Colorado

    I posted this in the showing chickens forum, but I don't think it gets much traffic, so I'm posting here, too.:)I've been trying to spend more time among the chickies, feeding them out of my hand and petting them (when they'll allow it!). Any other tips to help feel more comfortable around...
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