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    M I Crooked Letter Crooked Letter...ahh, nevermind....Mississippi

    I've made a note of the show date and may very well drop in since we live near Columbia. We're not fowl fanciers -- only raise chickens for egg production; nevertheless, the show should be interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
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    FLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Source: USDA http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/080319.htm Flies and Salmonella: A Bad Combo in Poultry Houses By Sharon Durham March 19, 2008 Flies may be more than a mere nuisance. They may also spread food poisoning bacteria like Salmonella enteritidis to chickens and their eggs...
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    Chicken Auction in MS

    Quote: Hi there, Sounds interesting. Where is this auction located? Are most of the chickens mixed or pure breeds? Generally, is there a good assortment available? I wouldn't mind having some Partridge Rocks and perhaps a few Ameraucanas. With the cost of gasoline, I wouldn't want to...
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    Hi from Louisiana

    Howdy neighbor! I'm a newbie to this forum, too. I'm across the Washington Parish line, about 25 mi. north of Franklinton. Where in Louisiana are you located? Evelyn
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    South Mississippi Calling!

    Quote: I've never owned either Araucanas (SA pure breeds) or the Ameraucanas (hybrids), thus I am not familiar with these breeds. The Ameraucanas are fairly common and they reportedly do not have the fatal gene. Apparently, the Ameraucanas and the Easter Eggers (EEs) are the same breed and...
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    ::UPDATED with reqest'd pics:: Coop's Done!

    GREAT design . . . love the doors! My birds can eat their hearts out -- they will never live in such splendor. Good luck! Evelyn
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    Coop in progress and some chick pictures. New pics on page 2!

    You and the girls will love the Orps; at maturity they are very beautiful and gentle birds. Fantastic job on the coop. Your daughters are precious! Here's wishing you all the best.
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    South Mississippi Calling!

    Ruth, Thanks! From what I've read, everyone is so very nice and helpful. I look forward to dropping in occasionally. Read some of your posts and viewed your pix . . . very enjoyable. I, too, lived in St. Tammany Parish before moving to MS in '86. I heard the story re Edwin's house. I was...
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    South Mississippi Calling!

    Hi Cassandra, Thanks for the welcome! I'm familiar with Summit. My daughter attended college there and then finished at USM. After teaching several years, she decided to become the vet she had always dreamed of becoming. She just ended her first year at State, so hopefully this old mare...
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    South Mississippi Calling!

    Quote: Much appreciated . . . will check it out . . . Thanks!
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    South Mississippi Calling!

    Hello y'all! I've been reading this forum for several days and found it interesting, informative and most friendly. As a rule, I generally do not join forums, but this one piqued my interest, so here I am. Most likely I will need help navigating this site since I am not experienced with...
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