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    Cold weather treat suggestions....

    I saved scraps from a deer I harvested this year and ground them making meatballs which I froze and give to the girls each week. I also saved the bones which I froze and give them a frozen bone or meatball each week to pick on as it defrosts. I also try to visit local dollar stores and am able...
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    The Summer Vacation Hut

    I wanted my girls to get more than what I can supply in the pen. Free range is not an option with the predators and loose dogs in the neighborhood. I decided to build a tractor which could handle 6 chickens. I currently have 12, so they get every other day in the tractor. I looked all over at...
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    Maryland Poultry Swap and Farmers Market is where I was talking about...Idiot me for got to quote original post.
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    This place is great!!! I bought my Buff Orpington there this spring and could not be more pleased. The vendors were very informative and the whole experience was extremely enjoyable. Planning on making the trip in the fall.
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    I live north of Baltimore (Glen Arm) area. I am looking for anyone who would like to barter for whole milk (right from the cow). Some idiots in Maryland have made it illegal to purchase it in this state. I need whole milk to make butter and cheese. I am extremely handy with building and...
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    Ended 9 Million Posts? Guess the DAY & HOUR & Win!!

    7/27/2012 8:pm
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    Just picked up a Buff Orpington Rooster at the Maryland Poultry swap and Farmers Market today. He's not too vocal, but is picking on my sex links(not real bad yet). He seems to get along with the Australorps and the Barred rocks. They have treats, roosts, and enough to keep them busy. Any...
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    Ended Coop Page Contest #1 - Win a $20 BYC Store Gift Certificate!

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/ricks-chick-condo Count me in on the contest. My girls are 24 days old today and have spent the afternoon in the pen for the first time. I have 3 Australorp, 3 Barred Rock, and 3 Golden Sex Link. I won't be moving them to the coop until they are 6 weeks, or...
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    Thanks for the welcome. Like I said earlier, I am new to raising chicks, so I will probably be asking a bunch of stupid questions until I get my feet wet. My wife didn't want birds originally, but she is warming up to the idea after seeing the chicks. I am raising for eggs and meat, these girls...
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    I don't look like my sisters, "Who's My Daddy"

    I really hope you are right! Out of the 3 breeds I ordered, Australorp is the ones that I wanted the most.
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    I don't look like my sisters, "Who's My Daddy"

    Feet bottoms are all cream colored. Combs look the same now since they are 2 weeks old today.
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    I don't look like my sisters, "Who's My Daddy"

    I ordered 3 Australorp pullets from a local feed store, who in turn ordered from a reputable hatchery. Two of the chicks look identical, but the third???...Who knows? Can anyone see a resemblance to a chickbreed they own?
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    I am from Baltimore County, Loch Raven area. I am a new chicken owner and just finished my coop. My girls were hatched Arpil 10th, and are they a handful of laughs. Each day is funnier than the last.Can't wait till they can go into the coop and start laying eggs.
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    Ended - Coop Page Contest Fall/Winter 2011 - Win $20 BYC Store Gift Cert.

    Wanted to get into the contest, but the coop wasn't finished yet. Would like to get into the index. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/ricks-chick-condo
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    Ended - Coop Page Contest Fall/Winter 2011 - Win $20 BYC Store Gift Cert.

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/ricks-chick-condo
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