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    raising chicks outdoors in MA

    I'll bring them inside if she doesn't. Really wondering about the temperature and if it's okay.
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    raising chicks outdoors in MA

    Hi all, this is my first time with chicks and I'd like to know if it's safe to put 2 day old chicks out in the coop with a broody hen? We are in New England, so it is going to be in the 50s-60s during the day and 30s-40s overnight (above freezing) for the next 1.5 weeks according to the local...
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    adding chickens - pullets or layers?

    Thanks so much for all this detailed information! I do have space for six. I ended up buying a walk-in coop from someone who was moving and couldn't take it with him. I built a run from hardware cloth. I borrowed a smaller second run made from welded wire to use during integration. I will...
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    adding chickens - pullets or layers?

    Great idea, thank you
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    adding chickens - pullets or layers?

    Ooh awesome! Thanks!
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    adding chickens - pullets or layers?

    I don't have a rooster. Unfortunately we're not allowed to keep them in this town. Good to know what to expect from the silkie though!
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    adding chickens - pullets or layers?

    I am currently trying to build up my first flock to six birds (limit due to city ordinance). Right now I only have two: a 6 month old silkie hen and a 3 month old buff brahma pullet. I'm going to add chickens two at a time and I'm wondering what the ideal age is for the newcomers? Are they more...
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    Thanks so much for your help. I will contact the seller. I also feel like he must've known. If that doesn't pan out I'll sell them as a pair.
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    It's actually a citywide law
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    There are five toes. Does anyone know if I should I get rid of the pair together, just the cockerel now, or just the cockerel after the pullet has been integrated with the other birds? I'm not sure what to do but can't keep a rooster.
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    Thank you for the picture. I think the pullet I have looks quite a bit darker than this but I will check her feet.
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    I suspected as much. I don't have any other chicks this age. I have one pullet about 3 months, and a young hen about 6 months old right now.
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    Are these really faverolle pullets?

    My daughter bought two "salmon faverolle" pullets last night... I'm just getting a good look at them now, and I am having a hard time believing it. We're not allowed to keep roosters in our town so I'm wondering if anyone can help identify these birds? Could they really both be pullets? Do they...
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    prefab options?

    This is super helpful, thank you :)
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    prefab options?

    I was recently given three bantams by a friend and need a coop in a hurry. I don't think I will be able to free range them because there are hawks, raccoons, bears, etc. in my yard daily. Therefore, I'd like a large run. The space I have for them is about 10' x 10'. Are there any inexpensive...
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