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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    Hi, sorry, I didn't mean for it to sound as though the pellets keep it warmer. I don't believe they do. What they DO do, is keep my floors dry which cuts down on potential respiratory issues. I just use a nice thick layer of fluffy pine shavings on the floor/nest boxes and clean as necessary for...
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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    I'm glad it's worked for you. I also have sheep and goats here and have (way too many times) had to chase chickens around with hay hanging out of their beaks. It's just not something I would intentionally use for my birds. Maybe mine are just dumb.... it's just like anything else, if it works...
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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    I know it doesn't look "clear" in the pics. It's frosted on the outside. Once the sun hits it, it'll be crystal clear. Good luck to everyone and stay warm!!
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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    Coming out of frigid Rhode Island this morning. 0 degrees with a feel like temp of -10. I agree with everyone about not using hay or straw. If you haven't had an impacted crop yet, consider yourself lucky! I use pellet stove pellets (wood pellets) in some of my lower breed cages, I don't wet...
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    Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

    " I had to wear socks"🤣
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    Crossing a Rhode Island White Rooster with a Red Hen

    Chris, I actually breed RC Rhode Island Whites. Not hatchery stock, but my late father's line that he's had for decades. Will probably have some young cockerels coming up for sale shortly if you're anywhere near Rhode Island :)
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    Porcelain Pyncheon pairs for sale

    Hello there! Yes, they're pretty hard to find anywhere from what I understand and the Porcelain are unheard of anymore. Favorite breed of all time!! I am working on getting my NPIP certificate so I can't ship eggs or birds as of yet but when I do, I will be able to.
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    Bantam Breeds with very low aggression - looking for suggestions

    Pyncheons are absolutely beautiful!! I have both Mille Fleur and Porcelain. I breed them. Pretty rare. I've had my line for about 15 years or so. I added some of my late father's line in after he passed away. No hatchery stock. I have both Mille Fleur and Porcelain Pyncheons. Anyways, someone...
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    Ended 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

    WOW, I've never seen anything like your bird! V comb, citron spangling, and bearded! Beautiful!!
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    Ended 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

    Calendar photos. I hope this is the correct thread
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    Bantam Breeds with very low aggression - looking for suggestions

    Hi, Have you considered Quail d'Anvers, Bantam LaFleche or Leghorn Bantams? All clean legged and IMO, not aggressive. LaFleche aren't good lovey chickens but do enjoy perching on you. Pyncheons (my all time favorite breed!) are also incredible little birds with very sweet personalities. If I had...
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    Searching for bantams and others: Frizzle cochin, pyncheon, unsure bantam breed, and guinea keets

    Ha ha ha, Rhode trip. You'd only want to visit because it's so stinking expensive to live here! Yes, please do! There was another person from Minnesota that was also interested in the Porcelain and they were trying to see if anyone was taking a trip to RI. I've had birds flown in overnight mail...
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    Searching for bantams and others: Frizzle cochin, pyncheon, unsure bantam breed, and guinea keets

    Porcelain Pyncheons would be $150 a pair. "Normal" Pyncheons would be $75 a pair. I'm thinking about getting my NPIP certificate so I can ship them. It wasn't something I really thought about because I would normally just give some birds to my local 4-H kids so they could have decent birds to...
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