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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    In the peeps photo that I posted, that's one of the speckled sussex looking into the camera. She's the littlest size-wise, but she's the snarkiest so far. She'll sit quietly in my hands for about a minute and then I have to put her down because she goes all flapper-bird on me. As soon as...
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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    It sure doesn't last long, but fun for a little while. I can't wait to start seeing the personalities emerge.
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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    I'm so excited! Two of my new peeps are Speckled Sussex. I knew they'd be pretty, but if they come close to Speckles, they'll be magnificent!
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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    Sorry, I should have included the picture... What kind of chicken is she? She is very pretty.
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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    What kind of chicken is Speckles? She's gorgeous!
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    Pictures of my chickens thread!

    Just got some snarky new peeps! Here are some of them on day one...
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    Poor Flossy

    Flossy was back with the peeps when I got home last night. She has her own ups and downs and this morning she was crouched by the door. It appears that every time it's a cold night she doesn't look so good in the morning. She's just getting to be an old lady (kinda like me). By the time I...
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    Poor Flossy

    Our first set of 12 chickens is a little over 5 years old and over the years we've lost 4 to sudden death and things that necessitated our helping them along to chicken heaven. One of our the survivors is Flossy, who has never been quite "normal." She has an odd feather pattern - never really...
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    Hey Northerners: What is the absolute coldest air temps your chickens have experienced happily!

    We're in New Hampshire and I think it's gotten down around -20F since we've had our chickens. They have a snug coop with deep wood shavings. We keep the southern peak open for ventilation, but there are no drafts. I open their pop door every day except when there is a blizzard - they get to...
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    The Chickendad Chronicles

    Wow!! I was trying to eat breakfast while I read about Timmy's adventure. It got so exciting I had to put my fork down (a big step toward diet for me). Thanks for another great story Mrs. Chickendad!!
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    Workday chickens 12/6

    I have several chickaboos who must have gone to the same hairdresser!
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    what are you feeding your chooks today?

    My chickaboos got shredded turkey topped with cottage cheese and rolled oats... so far.
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    When is it too cold?

    It got down to around -20F here last winter and all the chickens were just fine. As long as they have a place to roost out of the wind and precipitation they will be fine. The one worry is to make sure you provide some ventilation. Lack of ventilation in the cold leads to condensation of any...
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    Let's see some moulting chickens

    I'm sorry, but I think those moulting chickens are one of the funniest things I've seen!
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    The Chickendad Chronicles

    I'm so sorry to hear that you are under the weather. Shingles is a nasty thing to have. We will be thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery.
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