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A good pic of one of each, blue, black and splash. About 10 weeks old.

My BLRW Rooster, "Big Blue".

Fresh Collards and Mustard Greens. Vitamin packed and better than grass.Free range in the coop.

I / my daughter entered a couple chickens into a local county fair poultry show. They were both BLRWs. The pullet took 3rd in her division, and a cockerel took second in his. The winners of both divisions and Grand Champion Standard Cockerel and Pullet were next to them. The rooster is pictured...

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A little report. The chick block has been finished off. The chicks I had it with have almost been finished off as well. 1 was lost to a big black snake, 5 were lost to cocci. I do not think the chick block hurt or helped. They have the Chick Kibble mixed with food, not sure how they do with...

Try a dog kennel. I bought 2 10x10x6 dog kennels off of craigslist. I have them set up as two runs/coops right now. I plan on combining them together for one big run soon. It is quick, easily added to and secure. You can add chicken wire or plastic cloth to the lower half to keep chicks in and...

I have moved a few around lately. They have coop and run. I leave them locked in for at least 5 days before they are let out to free range again. If they return, great. If they get mixed up, it is 5 more days. The only issue we have is a OEGB that never goes back with her rooster. She always...

The framing all depends on what you have already there. Frame the opening with dimensional lumber, 2x4, 2x3, 2x2 or what ever works. Make sure that the bottom is sturdy, whether it is the floor coop, or framed up. You can use this to make the nest boxes. Change the width to what ever you...

Thanks. Like most, they are a work in progress. I have lost a few and have sold a few that were not as nice. The dark rooster brings some very nice blood lines and good color. I do need a few more blue hens.

I have one EE and one Americauna laying now, they started at about 20 weeks. This one is not far from that.

Her given name, by my daughter, is Miracle. She is one that I had to help hatch out. She has done very well. I have two EEs from that hatch. She is really an orange and yellow.

My mom picked up this little cage today at a yard sale. I am not real sure what it is for, but thought you guys could give it a once over. It is about the size of a rabbit nesting box, but has a pull out bottom and locking door. There is no name or markings on it. I would think it is poultry or...