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  1. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Happy chickens lay more eggs than stressed chickens. Chickens that are using all their energy trying to stay warm don't have the energy to make an egg. So while chickens can survive harsh winter conditions, what you have to ask yourself is, how important are their eggs to you?
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    How did you come up w/ your chicken business name

    I have the same basic question: how do you come up with a cute or clever name for a poultry business? Something unique that isn't a rerun in one form or another is really hard to come by. I've tried various methods, including soliciting suggestions from everyone I know, which garnered some very...
  3. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Here in Falcon, we got a little of everything, too. SnoW, rain, thunder and lighting, and oddly enough, wind. We only have about 2-3 inches on the ground, but the threat was enough to close the school district I work for and the one we live in! SNOW DAY! SNOW DAY! Since we have Professional...
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    Colorado 4-Hers

    Hello. I always wanted to be in 4H when I was a kid, but that was long ago. Since my DH was 21 years iin the military, my daughters never got to be in 4H either. Finally, my granddaughter is 6 and can't wait to get into 4H. Where abouts are you? I would love to know anything you can tell me...
  5. old_biddy

    Colorado

    For what little it's worth, my opinion is this: my birds enrich my life in ways no other "pet" could do. They become my responsibility the moment I purchase them. I feel I must do the very best I can to ensure their well being. I hate losing birds. I've spent a lot of money on my birds and...
  6. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Hello Katherine (Tenderkat), if you'd ever seen what frostbite looks like on chicken feet, you wouldn't be asking about heat. The very first chicken we had lost all his toes from getting too cold as a chick, and he had brain damage. His name was Survivor Chicken. That was in Southern...
  7. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Well, you know how I just mentioned the EP county fairgrounds? They have races their too. We drove by once, and it looked like those folkes were having a great time. My husband wanted to join them, but we had just aquired 4 two day old guinea keets, and there was no way I was going to leave...
  8. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Good morning! Rumor has it that PPIR has been sold (it's been closed for a while) and will be opening again, but not for NASCAR races (my husband's favorite). A co-worker of mine had all the details, but I won't see him again until spring bread is over. I so hope to come to Fountain for...
  9. old_biddy

    Colorado

    Hello out there. I'm an new BYC member in Falcon. It took me hours, but I read every single post for the Colorado bunch. I sure am happy to find this source for all things fowl. The weather is always a topic of interest here in Colorado. This little blizzard had me thinking about the...
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    Nobody told me...

    Be very careful what you name your "to be eaten" birds. The first time we got turkeys, my husband named them Lunch and Dinner. He wanted no sobbing scenes from our daughters when butchering time came. It worked, but turkeys are harder to love. The next turkey was named Bob by our 4 year old...
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    If loving chickens is odd, I guess I've got a lot of company!

    I've loved chickens all my life. My mother, grandmothers, and great grandmothers all raised chickens. I had an aunt and uncle who raised chickens commercially. I received my first very own chick (for free) in 1991. We've had several varieties, some I didn't know the breed names of. Since my...
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    BROODER thread! Post pics of your brooders!

    I'm new to this site; found it by accident. I had no idea there were so many folks as crazy for chickens as I am! Due to an incredible demand for blue/green Ameraucana eggs, I am increasing the size of the flock this year, and have brought back the dog crate for a return engagement. I set...
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