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    Questions about vacation

    So without partitions what would be the smallest amount of hens I could house as a beginner? I eventually want to grow to have 10-20 hens but was a little intimidated since I've never kept them before. Also I have to have someone check an care for the parrot anyway I just didn't know how easy it...
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    Questions about vacation

    Thanks for all the speedy replies! Can I have 4-6 chickens in a coop that houses 20? I have a shed on our property that is large enough to house 20 comfortablely. But ny has very cold winters zone 4 here. So we get about -20 -25 ish. Will this be too cold with all the extra space? I was hoping...
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    Questions about vacation

    I have not had chickens yet but would like some someday. My husband feels they will tie us down and we would not be able to go on vacation. At most it would be a week. We currently have a parrot and it is hard to find someone willing to take care of it because most of our friends and neighbors...
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    Questions about vacation

    I have not had chickens yet but woul like some someday. My husband feels they will tie us down and we would not be able to go on vacation. At most it would be a week. We currently have a parrot and it is hard to find someone willing to take care o it because most o our friends and neighbors do...
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    New from upstate ny

    I guess I"ll have to go with the Orpington Australops, or bard rocks then. I need them to be working girls to convince my husband. He thinks I'm a little silly. We have 2 acres and I keep a large garden about 10x40. And I've wanted chickens before moving here or having my daughter. So I planned...
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    New from upstate ny

    Wow! Thank you for the welcome responses. The breeds I am interested in are; jersey giants, buff Orpington, wyandotte and Plymouth rocks. I have a 2 year old and need a more docile breed. That's part of the reason I am waiting. She is eye level with them and I fear she would get struck in the...
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    New from upstate ny

    I always seem to find my self on this site. I do not currently have any girls but, dream of one day starting my own flock. Maybe if I finally register I will get the ball rolling and bravely embark on this adventure.
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