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  1. Northbound Hen House

    Northbound Hen House

    Our chickens had been down in the horse barn in a crude side building that was very inadequate for their laying. So, to increase producing and to also bring them closer to the house, we designed and built a new separate house for our ladies. Our 8 year old son is in charge of the chickens and...
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    Will the real Pam lease stand up?

    My family has always lived in very rural PA, farms surrounded us and were our playgrounds. But, in my mother's elder years she has forgotten where she came from. I am her youngest child (45yrs) and I now have my own farm. When she visits, it is the same as this story...."those animals are...
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    Hello! I'm new from NY

    In fact, we just got done building our Ft. Knox/Taj Mahal. LOL I asked for a simple coop with a fenced run.....my sweet hubby/contractor went crazy! We moved the flock (minus many of the roosters) last night and everyone is doing very well. But the idea of adding electric to the perimeter...
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    Hello! I'm new from NY

    We have had a small flock for a couple years but recently I have branched out and tried new breeds and even been successful with hatching eggs from brooders. I started out with 12 Red Pullets and 24 White Leghorns. Since I was keen to the idea of Free Ranging, I lost half of my flock the first...
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    Columbian Rock Thread!!!!

    I purchased 12 from Tractor Supply this past Spring. I do love them and they seem quite friendly, even the roosters. I have one in particular that is rather bonded to me. lol I had no idea they were considered rare!? we just marked out 4 rooster to put in the freezer because I have WAY too...
  6. Columbian Rock Cross, hen and rooster

    Columbian Rock Cross, hen and rooster

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