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    Raising Bantams and Standards together?

    Getting multiples is what I was planning on doing anyways 3~4 of the bantams each and 2~3 of the standards, in case of loss and then cull the bully's and other undesirables, such as extra or standard roos.
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    Raising Bantams and Standards together?

    I'm plannin on getting some Buff Orpintins and Wyandottesin both standard and bantam and Ameraucana and a Japanese or to in bantams only
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Anyone have any tips about raising standards and bantams together with MHP? Is one mama fine, or should I have two, one obviously smaller than the other?
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Anyone have any tips about raising standards and bantams together with MHP? Is one mama fine, or should I have two, one obviously smaller than the other?
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    Raising Bantams and Standards together?

    Hello, I've never raised chicks before and the breeder I'm thinking of buying from has both standard and bantams of the breeds I want. i was wondering, would it be alright to order some of both and raise them in the same brooder? I'm planning on using Mama Heating pad (as seen from here...
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    Raising Bantams and Standards together?

    Hello, I've never raised chicks before and the breeder I'm thinking of buying from has both standard and bantams of the breeds I want. i was wondering, would it be alright to order some of both and raise them in the same brooder? I'm planning on using Mama Heating pad (as seen from here...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I don't currently have any chickens, so I don't need to worry about integration at this point and right now I can't find the kind of coop that I want. Right now the the BF and I (mostly I) are looking at getting a shed or another building, like an old RV no one wants that's been gutted and...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Well, we shall see for the coop, I might just get a simple one to start with, as I plan on having my horse at home to, so I was going to use one stall (or two) for the chickens. I'd prefer to get it set up before the chickens arrive anyways, since most of the places I'll be ordering from there...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    That's actually within driving distance of where I live, certainly closer than driving to Halifax. They don't have the breeds I would like, but might be easier to just buy a few chicks locally and then see how I deal with those! Thank you!
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I do! I might keep one roo, maybe, but next on my list is to find someone who can butcher the chickens for me, or find out where I can rent the equipment, preferably the former, since it'll be cheaper. I'm planning on probably culling some of the hens to, that why I'm getting dual purpose breeds...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Will do! The chicks are most likely a year or two down the road, my BF and I are looking to get a house this spring and we'll go from there, I just want to be a Responsible Chicken Step-Mama TM by doing all the research I can first, so as to do the best I can! I know I'll make rookie mistakes...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Thanks, aart, I didn't know about those two points. I know I would have been nervous about the babies burning themselves and I probably would have made it so they couldn't quite touch it. I might also have to find a solution (or get my bf to make something) that will make the blanket switch to...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Hello, Just starting to get into chickens here and just want to say that I am super thankful that I found this thread. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to use heat lamps, for many reason, one of which is that is disrupts the natural day/night cycle of the babies. Since there are...
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    DC Heritage Poultry - has anyone used this breeder?

    Thanks for the info, I was searching the forums and saw something about that but wasn't to sure if it was them or not. This is exactly the reason why I want to do research like this at least one year before I commit. I don't want to give money to someone who cares about money more than quality...
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    DC Heritage Poultry - has anyone used this breeder?

    I was wondering if anyone has ever used this breeder for their chickens? I've never heard of this place before,but I want to give them a try because they have the breeds I want and they can fly the chicks to my local airport or possible mail them via Canada Post - which is great because it...
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