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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    Mine are really friendly, too! They run/flap over to me whenever I go near their pen, but unfortunately, they have developed a terrible habit of "tasting" me. They mostly go after fingers, but they also peck at clothes, arms, and legs. One cut my husband's lip the other day when he reached into...
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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    When do they tend to start practicing their crows? Mei
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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    Can you see the pictures? Sorry.. I'm new, so I'll try posting them again.
  4. From Dog House to Chicken Coop

    From Dog House to Chicken Coop

    We converted an old doghouse into an inexpensive coop. We started with a used doghouse. It has a solid wood base, particle-board walls supported by 2x4s, and a heavy, shingled roof that lifts off. The roof takes two people to safely lift it, so we figure it's pretty secure. Windows cut in...
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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    On another note, I have a question about the aforementioned cockerels. They are 10 weeks old. They've started posturing/sparring with one another, and the heaviest is 2.8# as of yesterday. I have read to wait until they are at least 4-5 pounds to butcher them (and when I pick them up, their legs...
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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    I have 10 chicks from Sandhill that are about 10 weeks old. It's pretty clear at this point who is who. The cockerels already have red combs and-what do you call them?--waddles, that were developing from a young age. My pullets just have very small, pinkish combs, and since they are already...
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    Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

    As another "lurker", I too have been pondering this for quite awhile. I'm a member of a local chicken group as well, and I found it very frustrating when I person like you described joined our group. (No brooder, no coop plans, no knowledge!) I wanted to encourage her to return her chicks, read...
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    Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

    Looking at those hatchery catalogs, I have always wondered why they didn't show pictures of the birds. What's with the drawings? Surely photos would be more appealing and informative. (I always turned to an internet search to find pictures, and when I found Storey's Illustrated Guide, I was...
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    Comment by 'meimalley' in article 'Garage City Coop'

    Has the interior of your garage stayed clean? I love this idea, but I don't want to ruin the garage interior.
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    12 Delaware hatching eggs excellent lines

    Ditto
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    Looking for Delawares

    I'm looking, too. I'm located in Illinois.
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    Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

    I am starting my backyard flock this spring and am interested in raising Delaware chickens. I've seen them advertised by the large hatcheries, but I want to make sure that I am getting quality birds that are of heritage lines. I'm located in IL, so a hatchery or breeder within driving distance...
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    Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

    I am starting my backyard flock this spring and am interested in raising Delaware chickens. I've seen them advertised by the large hatcheries, but I want to make sure that I am getting quality birds that are of heritage lines. I'm located in IL, so a hatchery or breeder within driving distance...
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    Reputable source for Delaware chicks?

    Thanks for the tip.
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    Reputable source for Delaware chicks?

    I am starting my backyard flock in the spring and am interested in raising Delaware chickens. I've seen them advertised by the large hatcheries, but I want to make sure that I am getting quality birds that are actually of a heritage strain. I'm located in IL, so a hatchery or breeder within...
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