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    We did it ! OH my goodness! :D

    Thanks for this post. I will be doing this for the first time in a week or so. Good to hear from someone in the same boat.
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    A List Of Things To Have For Chicks (Great for first time chicken owners)

    Waterers that hang from the ceiling keeps shavings and poop out of them which is better for chicks and easier to keep clean. Do yourself a favor and have those from the beginning. Just my two cents.
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    Large Comb and wattles on my RIR hens

    My hatchery reds have large combs and waddles just like them. They could be twins. Beautiful birds!
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    The order of the dog

    I realized today that me dog is now in the chicken pecking order. My dog was trained early to leave chickens alone. I was hoping for indifference. Instead, this dog eats grass with them, scratches for treats and comes running when the rooster calls! And if he gets out of line, the hens peck...
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    Breed and gender please

    Thanks for the info. These are a mixed batch that I raised under a broody. The guy I got them from has a huge flock of different chickens so I have no idea what they are. He said that his rooster was an araucana but i dont think he really knows. Also he had just got rid of 2 other roosters a day...
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    Should I butcher?

    Thanks for the advice. I'm in the same situation. How old should the rooster be? Mine are only 7 weeks but I'm already dreading it. I hatched some eggs from a farmer and knew that I would end up with some roosters but the older they get, the more nervous I am.
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    Breed and gender please

    Here is another photo of the gold and black chick http://s1284.photobucket.com/albums/a575/Jparker3363/?action=view&current=ce4497fdbdb58978deff81c7091bcaae_zps334d189b.jpg&mediafilter=noflash Thanks again
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    Breed and gender please

    8 week old mixed breed. Would like to know gender and possible breeds. I'm clueless. http://s1284.photobucket.com/albums/a575/Jparker3363/?action=view&current=733e58c3381275443462c3830ff5b4dd_zps9a4f88d9.jpg&mediafilter=noflash
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    Is there anyone who does NOT process their own meat birds?

    I have no idea. I did notice on the site that they vacuum pack and label it which is included in the price.
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    Is there anyone who does NOT process their own meat birds?

    There is a small animal processing plant here in Marion, nc (1 1/2 hours from Charlotte). It says on their website that they do ducks. It's called Foothills Pilot plant Andtheir website is foothillspilotplant.com. Not sure it would be worth the drive but if you are doing a lot of ducks it might...
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    Are predators worse in winter?

    I lock mine up at night and have a pretty secure coop but I wonder about the free ranging. So far I've been pretty lucky. My coop has a wood floor about 2 inches odd the ground and is totally enclosed . I will watch for the rats and look for possible entryways for pests. Thanks so much for...
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    Are predators worse in winter?

    What kind of pests? Mice?
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    Are predators worse in winter?

    This will be my first winter with chickens and am wondering if predation is worse in winter? It makes sense since they are hungrier in winter. Anyone have thoughts on this?
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    WHich breed should I choose?

    I went to TSC in April and officially began keeping chickens. I got some red sex links and didn't realize how clueless I was to chicken keeping. I love my chickens which are all happy and healthy. However, I would like a sustainable flock. This coming spring I would like to begin keeping...
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    My chicks are hatching!

    Thanks for the info!
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