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    Last Year I Started Beekeeping - So Exciting

    Hi Blarney, Know my master bee guy here would say to requeen w/ a bred queen. Your wasting precious time as they need to be developing the hive and stores necessary to survive the winter. Just one persons opinion.
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    Last Year I Started Beekeeping - So Exciting

    Yes, they bearded up in one big mass on the outside....we were at 98 and hive is in the sun. The pattern wasn't a swarming bearded pattern per beesource and it is my healthiest hive....the most bees, if that all makes sense. Anywhoo, the popsicle sticks under the lid seemed to create a nice...
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    Last Year I Started Beekeeping - So Exciting

    Good Morning Beeks, Happy Chooks, like yourself am new to beekeeping and in your basic area, by the way ended up w/ 2 wellie roos and 3 pullets from your hatching eggs, and experiencing very similiar results in the hive. Have also joined my local S. OR Beekeepers assoc and has been a...
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    The Welsummer Thread!!!!

    wahooooo!!
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Awww Pinks, what a lovely day you had...so very glad for you. Seems as adults it becomes rare to have that special bro sis time as life leaps in and races on!! Marans, marans,.....have 7 b/b/s babies from Madelynbelle in my brooder along w/ several OEs'' and Blue Plymouth Rocks. Love dem...
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    AUCTION - 12 + Wheaten - Blue Wheaten Ameraucana eggs

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    Comment by 'rsquared' in item 'Cochin'

    Defintely sounds like pasty...must be cleaned immediately. I take chick and wash under "warm" water, loosen dried poo and remove gently. Dry wet bum w/ a towel and place back under their heat source/lamp and should dry pretty quickly. Do keep an eye as they have a tendency to paste up again. I...
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    AUCTION - 7 Wheaten - Blue Wheaten Ameraucana eggs

    What state are you shipping from?
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    The Welsummer Thread!!!!

    Good morning Wellie lovers, Pinks...only have marans from you :)) Thanks for the info Vana HappyChooks, received the info...thank you
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    The Welsummer Thread!!!!

    Hey Kim, big time "in rememberence" of Odin hatchin vibes. Hope you get a boy as good if not better than your beloved Roo. Kelly, hope you still have me on your list! Opa, you will have to let the Wellie group know when you get your birds sorted in their respective breeding groups...would...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Um, ohhh, ahhhh , OMG......LOL......can you say/spell/eat MOLE as in Holy Mole!!!
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Geebs, great post and very succinct. Thanks for helping me see the forest as well as some of the trees!
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    You could also use tiny pieces of Vet Wrap, many folks on this forum use them to help id and it comes in many colors. Useful for other aspects of chicken care also. Vet wrap is available at your local animal supply/TSC/Big R type of store.
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Those are just too cute....great wishes on your project!
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    Blue plymouth rock eggs 12+

    Hi kathy, Not exactly sure how to do this new website stuff, but I will purchase a dozen from you at the buy it now price. Thanks, Risa PS Love my birds from you and think you have put together a nice breeding selection here. Is your roo different from fall 2010?
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