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The name game
That helps a bunch, thank you! I was pretty sure they were EE. The specks are just pine shavings As for the Marans, everything I read never mentioned feathered feet I have 3 total EE, 2 Marans and 1 Welsummer (not pictured) hopefully they were correct with all being pullets! Thanks again!- VARN
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- Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
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The name game
I got these guys/gals from the feed store Labeled ‘Ameraucana’ and Cuckoo Maran pullets. I’m new ‘ish’ and would love some input!- VARN
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Coop Expansion Question
Hello! I have a couple of quick questions about expanding my existing coop. Currently, I have the large snap lock coop that is attaches to a 6x12 enclosed run. I’ve had it for three years and it has been fantastic! Questions #1- how many hens do you keep in this coop? It recommends 10-12 but...- VARN
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Online Orders
Excellent! Thank you for your replies. I lucked out the other day and got 6 new chicks from our local feed store. They had the breeds I was hoping for! 3 Ameraucanas, 2 Cuckoo Morans and 1 Welsummer. I have three ‘older’ ladies they will eventually be joining (my very first chicks from 3 years...- VARN
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- Forum: Chicken Breeders & Hatcheries
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Online Orders
Good evening! I am looking into ordering chicks online (which I have never done) from Cackel Hatchery. First off, is this a good idea and what are your experiences? Second, if I order a mosh posh of breeds, do they identify/separate etc so I can tell them apart? I am a serious amateur (I’ve had...- VARN
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What am I?!? (Other than a chicken :-P)
Awesome. Thanks for the info. I found an old thread on here about Pioneers/Dixie Rainbows being used as dual purpose birds and how awesome they are as laying hens. I'm kind of excited after reading it! They are super friendly (even the roo)! Here's to hoping what I read is true; they're...- VARN
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What am I?!? (Other than a chicken :-P)
Thanks for your replies! Do you think the roo is a pioneer as well? The two middle pics are of the same bird :)- VARN
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What am I?!? (Other than a chicken :-P)
Hey everyone!! I am new to the chicken world and have a few chics that need a breed. I got them from a local feed store (worst mistake ever!) The brownies/reds were from the store and the leghorns from a friend. Sex and breed ideas anyone? ;)- VARN
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