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    Indiana traders here

    I'll be selling some laying hens in south central Indiana(nr Seymour) in the next couple of weeks. Born March '07-March '08. Breeds for sale include Barred Rocks, Ameraucanas, one buff orp, Rhode Islands, and a few brown leghorns. I may add some New Hampshires and red sex links. In total...
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    So,19,000 members, How many Chickens do we all have? 26,143 & counting

    14285 + 71 =14356 However, I have 5 welsummer roosters to get rid of because...well, they just aren't girls! Polychickens
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    OT: Is there a backyard GOAT site??

    My chicken operation has worked out well thanks to this site. I may have the use of a nice fenced pasture within walking distance and would like to get the low-down on raising some goats for milk. Any links appreciated. PW
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    how do you keep waterers cold during hot days?

    I just fill mine twice daily on the hottest days. If mine were black, I'd paint it white and create some shade for it. PW
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    Where to buy leg bands?

    I'm looking to buy about 50 of the aluminum leg bands for my flock so that when my 12 weekers are full grown I'll know who is who. Where can I buy these? Does anyone want to sell me 50? Thanks! Polychickens
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    when to replace flock to keep production high

    For those of you who update your flock periodically for maximum egg production, at what age does this make the most sense? I have heard that a chicken can lay for years, but that peak production is around 28 weeks and slowly declines after that. So, how long do you keep paying their upkeep vs...
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    what kind of bird lays a jumbo egg

    My New Hampshires lay the biggest eggs and are the nicest by far of the breeds I have which are: New Hampshires Rhode Island Reds Ameraucanas Brown Leghorns Barred Rocks Buff Oprington
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    42 hens, who is laying?

    I am getting around 24 eggs per day from my 42 hens. Some of the hens are a year old and I'm wondering if there is a practical way to determine who is still laying consistently without spending 10 hours/day in the coop for a week. I am in this for the eggs and would like to move any...
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    BR sitting on 24 eggs

    OK, one of my barred rocks started sitting on half dozen eggs 2-3 weeks ago. She sits night and day except occasionally gets some food or drink. There's the problem. Her nest box seems to be a favorite of many hens and they opportunistically hop in if the BR ever leaves. Today, I see eggs...
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    Best big brown eggs

    I rank my brown layers like this, according to your criteria: 1. New Hampshires 2. RIR-close second but slightly smaller 3. Barred Rocks 4. Buff Orps While the Buff Orp egg is larger than the BR, it is not as regular. Fewer eggs, less friendly than the others listed, and they seem to eat...
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    Rooster=hens=how long til chicks?

    If so, that's what I found a minute ago when I broke open a barred rock egg laid today. Does that mean these eggs are capable of hatching a chick? Thanks!
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    Rooster=hens=how long til chicks?

    Thanks for the pic Cynthia. I want to make sure I see the white spot/ring. In the pic above, there appears to be a face in the yolk..like the man in the moon. Is the spot you refer to the 'nose' on the face I'm seeing? Thanks! PW
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    Rooster=hens=how long til chicks?

    I added a couple barred rocks to the mating group. I hear their chicks would be black sex links. The BR's tend to want to sit. As soon as I put one BR with this group, she hopped into the nest box and claimed the RIR eggs. I added hers from today to see what happens. Judging from the...
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    Rooster=hens=how long til chicks?

    Typo, title should read 'Rooster + hens= how long before chicks?' P-dub
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    Rooster=hens=how long til chicks?

    I have one 10-11 month old RIR rooster who has been mixed with 40+ hens of various breeds. If I seperate 8 RIR hens and the RIR rooster today, how long would it be before I could expect RIR chicks? They have food/water, bedding, shelter, outside run, and nest boxes. What else should I be...
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