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    Breed questions on some bantams

    your black and white bantams could be light brahmas. The pom-pom tail is my unofficial and totally unscientific way to distinguish light brahmas from other Black white birds. Another way is their temperament. Light brahmas are docile, easily handled, much like cochins. Wyandottes can be testy...
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    Poultry shows in PA/MD

    Howard County Fair, west friendship, maryland It's usually the first week in August. Check the Howard County Fairgrounds website. its a great poultry show, lots of breeds, great exhibiters, check the schedule and try to go when the day of poultry judging. almost all the exhibiters are there...
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    Chicken Coop Construction for the Poor and Unhandy

    My first chicken shelter was unplanned when they were turned into a shelter where I was volunteering. I used an xlarge dog crate with a plastic tray bottom. I used the crate's plastic tray for a roof when the girls were in the backyard and put in back in the bottom when I had to bring them in...
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    Need a Chicken Tractor - Central Maryland

    I'm not having any luck either. I live in the Catonsville area and I can't feed my dogs and cats in my backyard because the fox will run them away. I need a sturdy, portable, structure to hold off the foxes. I received a good response from a young man who offered to build a PVC run with a...
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    Need a Chicken Tractor - Central Maryland

    Thanks for your response. Let me get back to you. Im concerned that the run isn't fox-proof. I have a big fox problem and need something to hold them back. In Maryland, you are allowed to live trap feral cats and dogs, but not foxes, raccoons, etc. in order to relocate them. I may need to ask...
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    any chicken shows in MD.

    Howard County Fair, its usually the first wek in August. Pick the day(s) to go so you can meet the people showing their poultry. Go on the day that poultry are judged. You'll get to meet some great folks, some sell their stock. All are very friendly and gladly talk chicken. There were 50-60...
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    Need a Chicken Tractor - Central Maryland

    Looking for someone to build a 12 x 15 chicken tractor for 6 laying hens. Need it to be year round adaptable, adjustable cover over run, predator proof, and lightweight. My girls are pets, so I also need access. Send pics and price. Please--serious replies only. [email protected]
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