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    Hen Contest! *Ended*

    New Hampshire Red 1.5 yrs hen
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    Hen Contest! *Ended*

    Barred Rock 1.5 yr hen
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    Australorps breed Thread

    This big fella sure was handsome but just as territorial. We miss him... Obviously not BA but thought it was a neat pic. Hes gone too for being a tough guy....lol.
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    Cold nighttime temps and pullets

    Anything more than a solo chick.
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    When to put chicks outside

    All asuming these are a cold hardy breed...
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    When to put chicks outside

    If you have feathers, multiple birds and a heat lamp, your ready to move em out. An alterative to the heat lamp is a heat blanket or even the " chick cave ". I've had chicks out in sub freezing conditions this winter. Monitor food consumption as an indication of well being. Good luck.
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    Cold nighttime temps and pullets

    Agreed...I have been testing chick hardiness over the winter and have found that 3 week old chicks can thrive in sub freezing conditions in numbers. With fresh water, food and each others body heat, all is well. These were NH Reds, BA's and BR's. A good indication of well being is food...
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    Last and final boxes!

    Txs gang. I did the bucket thing for a while. I got many eggs on the floor of the coop at first. The seemed a bit cramped to me but I did enjoy the look of the buckets. My young boys always laugh when dad goes and upgrades the coop again. Addiction indeed! Lol. Now....how to make that run a bit...
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    Last and final boxes!

    I have tried so many different types of nesting boxes. Almost addicted to the trial and error process. I believe I am finally content with these homemade metal boxes. Inside is 14 x 14. Inside height is almost 18". Sharply sloped roof with heavy overhang to keep them in the shadows. It was...
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    He's a lovely Roo.

    Txs gang! Yeah.....he knows it. Don't they all.lol.
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    He's a lovely Roo.

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    Results of my first hatch experience

    Great job! They're such little cuties. Nervous day 3 of our first hatch. Wish us luck.
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    Best chicken name!!

    BR Roo: "Captain America",cuz I swear he thinks he's some sort of superhero! LOL.
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    Black Australorp possibly a rooster? :(

    Ahhh...little boys! Good luck.
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    Barred rock gender

    He'll be a fine roo. Leg color and visible comb forming tell the story here. I just raised 14 of those little birdies.
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