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    Who else is waiting for that first egg?

    1st egg today from a 17 wk. old cochin. One tiny perfect brown egg. I was completely surprised as "Tootsie" was the last one I expected to lay. I have 2 Rhode Island Reds (19 wks), 2 Black Australorps (19 wks) and 2 cochins (17wks). These girls are my 1st attempt at raising chickens so I...
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    Help! Need to identify chicks.

    Got mine at Tractor Supply also on Feb. 19th. The brooder sign said they were RIR and Australorp. Not sure about the yellow peep!
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    Denham Springs, Louisiana Laws & Ordinances??

    I'm from Breaux Bridge and called the City Zoning Dept. They told me that I couldn't raise livestock within the city limits and quoted the zoning regulations. I'm gonna have 6 chicks by the end of the week and plan on taking my chances. I've checked with neighbors and they have no qualms...
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    Hey, BYC members! I'm new, I'm Cajun and just about ready to become a chicken lover!

    Thanks for the great advice Michael OShay. I've researched the Black Star and Australorps and agree that those are wise choices. The Leghorns are a sentimental choice for my husband. He's told me horrifying stories, one of which is particularly interesting. His older sister (who was a child...
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    Hey, BYC members! I'm new, I'm Cajun and just about ready to become a chicken lover!

    Well I prefer Popeye's Spicy over KFC, LOL. My husband wants Leghorns, I like Plymouth Rock and grandson wants EE. Since I'm new to this hobby, I'm open to any suggestions. I''ll start with 6 chicks.
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    Hey, BYC members! I'm new, I'm Cajun and just about ready to become a chicken lover!

    No chicks yet. Feb. 19th is my due date. Love this site, just been pouring over it. Hen house, coop and brooder are just about ready and I'm looking forward to this new hobby. Thanks!
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    Hey, BYC members! I'm new, I'm Cajun and just about ready to become a chicken lover!

    New member from Breaux Bridge LA, USA
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