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    Controversy?

    I have wondered why store-bought eggs don’t taste as good as farm raised chicken eggs. So, I went to the internet for an opinion. Guess what? Ninety percent of the sites state that there is no difference. Really? So I went to the store, and purchased a dozen of way-too-expensive eggs that came...
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    Pesonalized Egg Cartons?

    Could anyone lead me to a source that pesonalizes egg cartons in small quantities (50-100 each)? I went to one site and the minimum order quantity was 30,000, which is totally out of my league in quantity and financially! I'd like to have my own information printed onto the paper carton (not...
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    Which Chickens to get for new flock?

    You are on the right track with breeds that are well suited for the Florida environment. Most breeds heritage’ are being foragers. Some are better at this than others, and of course has a lot to do with what your land has to offer as far as grains/seeds/insects. It’s always best to offer...
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    Niederrheiner - Birchen Color

    Greetings! I recently saw several photos of a birchen-colored Niederrheiner. I think that this is one of the most beautiful birds I've seen. Now I have many questions: Are they docile? Broody? Cold and/or heat hardy? How many eggs a year? How much do the hens weigh? Nervous? Flighty? Better...
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