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    Illinois...

    Thanks for the input. Is it really that risky to buy a slightly older bird(s)? I know I missed the "chick season" and I'm pretty sure my local feed store has already placed it's last order, but I feel like I'm too impatient to wait for spring to start this adventure--once I get my coop I'd love...
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    Illinois...

    Thank you! Any tips for a fellow first-timer?
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    Illinois...

    Hello! New to the forums, new to chickens, new to the whole thing! We're in the far west Chicago suburbs and plan to have 3 hens once we get our coop/run setup together, hopefully in the next few weeks or so. I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a good source for older started pullets, local...
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    Suggestions for suburban Chicago coop/run--prefab with modifications?

    Thank you all so much for the advice, this is exactly the type of feedback I was looking for when I posted! @TK421 no kidding--I've spent hours here already, what a great forum! The information available here is awesome!
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    Suggestions for suburban Chicago coop/run--prefab with modifications?

    Hello! I have zero experience with chickens, but am fascinated by the idea of backyard chickens and my friends who have them love them--so my husband and I are planning to dip our toes in the chicken water and get 3-4 hens. I've read a ton of threads here (and blogs elsewhere) and I understand...
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