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How cold is too cold?
They do - they've always come home like clockwork, and are roosting happily by nightfall. It was so strange to get home from work (nowadays it's almost dark when I get here) and there were no chickens. I hung up their heat lamp this weekend because I knew the bitter cold was coming. I just...- neheskett
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- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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How cold is too cold?
HI all, I'm currently raising my first flock - I have six gold star hens that are 6 months old. I have been letting them free range since they were big enough to fend off the barn cats and so far we have had no problems. I went with the gold stars because I was told by the hatchery that they...- neheskett
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Minnesota!
Hi fellow mosquito swatters, I'm down south near the IA border. First timer here with chickens, I'm picking them up on June 6. Can't wait!- neheskett
- Post #772
- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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New "chick" joining the flock :)
Hi all from sunny Minnesota! I just joined (was led here from The Easy Garden forum!) because I am getting my first batch of chicks in a couple of weeks. Never done this before, so I know I'll have tons of questions! I'm getting 15 Red Rangers, and 3 egg layers (not sure what kind I'm going...- neheskett
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- Forum: New Member Introductions