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  1. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Something I haven't considered.... I have a relatively small yard, well fenced in about 6'. And I plan on allowing my three maybe four birds to free range my backyard, just now realizing that I will have to start a education process for my chocolate lab and German shepherd. So I probably...
  2. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Same disclosure as last time: others will know better than I... Sounds like it should work out ok then. Just be attentive the first few days to make sure everything goes as planned.
  3. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Edit: I was going to post all this but there are many others more qualified then me. Lol. From what I've read... Have they been in an area where the rest of the flock can see and hear them? If so you'll have an easier time introducing them to the rest of the flock. If not it'll be...
  4. matt4068

    South Carolina

    What could I look at spending for a decent show condition hen ? Or trio? I mean I know I could spend 400+ if my heart desired. But it doesn't lol.
  5. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Either. I'm only going to have a handful so they may as well be pretty! Lol
  6. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Nah, thank you though. The roosters saddle and hackle feathers are the best for fly tying. SLW, They are kind of on my 'wanted list' so to speak. And I'm nearing coop completion. Need a good coat of paint, set the hinges and locks, Add nest box and roost bar. And vöila.
  7. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Hey Oz, what kinds/colors of Wyandottes do you have?
  8. matt4068

    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    Man, I really like the Delaware breed. Anyone in SC have them and breed them? I'm in southern SC near Savannah Ga
  9. matt4068

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I thought that would be my second guess, they must have been the inspiration for marshmellow peeps. They look identical!
  10. matt4068

    South Carolina

    I know it's a less popular side of things, but does anyone tie flies for fishing? I do and that's probably one of the things I'll love to be a beneficiary of once I get a rooster or two. I don't tie a lot but it is fun to have different colors of those long slender hackle feathers if anyone has...
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    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    That pencil pattern sure is great! What are all the fluffy yellow peeps in photo 5 with the doggy? Leghorns?
  12. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Welcome, I think I'm still the resident newcomer. (Located near Beaufort SC by savannah) Been building a coop for weeks and still not finished.... Never had birds but looking forward to getting some from some of these fine friendly folks on here.
  13. matt4068

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Probably old information covered before but I'm curious; how does removing the early hatchlings to prolong the broody work?
  14. matt4068

    South Carolina

    So the toe punching must last kind of like a piercing then I'm guessing. Are they lifetime marks? Or have they been known to occasionally grow closed?
  15. matt4068

    South Carolina

    Toe punch? I'm sill a big time newbie here. Don't even have my coop built yet. Lol. Still a lot of questions.
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