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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Awesome. Makes me happy, for you.
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    My wife reminded me of how many eggs we eat in a week and I was surprised. I'm reconsidering how important I want to consider that in my choice of breed/breeds. I've read some nice things about so many of the breeds and it seems like that most of them are capable of withstanding Oklahoma's heat...
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    I have a son in Colorado and like to visit him occasionally. How do you manage your flocks when you need or want to travel for more than a day or two?
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Speckled Sussex, Silver Laced Wyandotte, maybe Barred Rock. Would those be appropriate for a beginner in Oklahoma? Hardy, heat tolerant and social?
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    I don't know, yet. I realize that I need to get them soon, if I'm going to raise chicks. There's just so many to choose from. I think I'll most value chickens that are sociable. If they lay eggs, that would be good, too.
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Strictly interested in them for pets sake.
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    Okie Newbie

    Thanks for all your wonderful welcomes! This site has already increased my confidence that this is an adventure I'm capable of undertaking.
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    At last check, there are 66,529 posts in just this "Okies in the BYC III" thread. Instead of wading through all of them, I'll just ask: Is there a local (Norman area) group of backyard chicken owners who offer educational/informational meetings or mentor newbies? I'd like to pick some brains...
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    Okie Newbie

    Hi, Im interested in raising a few "backyard chickens" and stumbled across this page while searching for local Oklahoma hatcheries. I'm particularly interested in local groups that have educational opportunities or mentoring in the art of raising urban chickens. I raised rabbits as a child...
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