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    Protecting a wood floor?

    I am a little late on the thread, but we had a coop build with composite decking 6 years ago and it is perfect. Boards are placed close together but it still drains. Traction is much better than linoleum for bird safety, easy to clean, does not fall apart or delaminate. I am looking at plans...
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    Partridge Chantecler Day Old Chicks

    https://www.oldtime.farm/collections/livestock-for-sale/products/partridge-chantecler-day-old-chicks Chicks are shipped 25 per box for $250 (price includes shipping to continental US). IMPORTANT NOTES: Chantecler chicks are sold straight run (unsexed) only - you will receive both male and...
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    Partridge Chantecler Hatching Eggs

    https://www.oldtime.farm/collections/livestock-for-sale/products/partridge-chantecler-fertilized-hatching-eggs Partridge Chantecler Fertilized Hatching Eggs are $50 per 1 dozen or $90 per 2 dozen shipped (shipped price includes spare eggs and shipping to continental US) IMPORTANT NOTES: The...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Tara, have you found the dark brown chick down to yield the mahogany? Any correlation on the chipmunk stripes to anything?
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Bruce, I have well over 200 hens and right now have about 10-15 who are broody - the recent warm temperatures upped the tally. We generally have plenty of eggs until summer hits and the temperatures are much higher then they really start getting broody. In Feb/March, I was hoping for a broody...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    "I've heard that partridges are fairly broody and make excellent mothers. Has this been your experience?" - Broodiness is definitely a tendency but some of ours never go broody. "How are they in a mixed flock setting?" I only have Partridge Chantecler, Standard Bronze Turkeys and a few...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    "Seeing as I live right near where the partridge was created I of course have to have some :) I love the original chantecler as well. " Check out the Glenbow museum in the Timms archives - they have draft documents Timms wrote about the acceptance of the Partridge to the APA and Dr Wilkinson...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Hey all, I posted an article on the Partridge Chantecler https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/partridge-chantecler-a-cold-hardy-dual-purpose-breed.73857/ You can also find this on our website with more pictures: http://www.oldtime.farm/chantecler.html
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    Biodiversity matters!

    Biodiversity matters!
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  10. Partridge Chantecler: a Cold-hardy Dual Purpose Breed

    Partridge Chantecler: a Cold-hardy Dual Purpose Breed

    In the early 1900’s, Dr. John E Wilkinson of Alberta Canada was appalled by economic losses encountered by poultrymen due to the freezing of the combs (on the head) and wattles (under the chins) of chickens in the winter. He decided to create a breed of chicken that could withstand the harsh...
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    Partridge Chantecler

    The Chantecler is uniquely suited for regions with cold winters because of the small comb and wattles that are less likely to become frostbitten - which would lead to less eggs or loss of weight or condition. They do NOT thrive in heat or hot climates - it is not where they are meant to live...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Yes. In the following, mind the "must" vs the "should" as far as what will be required vs recommended. The program is primarily focused on protecting industrial production. Subpart A & E would apply to us on this doc...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Karen, You can give me a call ... mornings are best, it would be easier to explain on the phone. I am not sure who you talked to but there are not many individuals with NPIP in PA. It was intimidating as PA is much more stringent than other states about some aspects, but Dr Hanshaw and the...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Yes, I ship. Chicks are booked until May. Egg availability should be ok. Shelly www.OldTime.Farm
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    Chantecler Thread!

    I have Partridge hatching eggs and more hatches planned. I am NPIP - where are you located? Shelly Oswald Old Time Farm Stoneboro, PA 814-786-7687
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