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    Adding a standard hen with two silkies?

    So, in the spring, I purchased six Silkie chicks from a local lady. I have a perfect little coop that I wanted to make into a dedicated Silkie coop (separate from my larger, standard breed coop). The seller said they were all females. I knew better because I know bantams are not usually sexed...
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    Fleming Outdoors automatic door opener

    I have had this door with the added solar kit since summer 2017 and had absolutely no issues with it. Opens and closes everyday without fail. It is nice that it adjusts the open/close times based on sunrise/sunset for our location so I don't have to reset it through the year.
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    Yep, I agree with you on all of the above. I definitely enjoy the dynamic that a rooster can add to the flock as he looks after the girls. I never had any that were aggressive to me, but had a couple that didn't like my sons. In the end, since we don't breed, it's just easier not to deal with a...
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    It was Meyer. We live in Ohio, so I like that I can drive there to pick my chicks up and they don't go through the mail. I will get in touch with them. :thumbsup
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    Is this a Welsummer?

    I agree with the others. Could have some welsummer in her as the neck feathers look somewhat similar. My welsummers have all been darker than her. The lacing on her body feathers is pretty though!
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    I actually used to live in Arizona (Mesa), but we're definitely far from there now. :) Funny thing is I actually wanted the crested cream legbars, but they were sold out, which is what led me to make the impulse buy of this one at the last minute. Don't know whether we'll keep him or not. We can...
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    I'm not sure how that works. I will have to look into it. I have gotten males in my pullet order before, but usually they only cost a few dollars, so I didn't even both requesting a refund.
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    Thanks for the confirmation. "She" was a last minute impulse buy with my hatchery chick order...I know getting a male is always a possibility, but he cost more than the rest of my chicks combined, so that is kind of a bummer. Was really looking forward to those pretty eggs.
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    Frost white legbar - gender

    I ordered a frost white legbar female, but I'm suspecting that she is actually a he. Thoughts? He/she is about twelve weeks old. Sorry my phone does not take great pics. These are the best I could get.
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    Trumbull County Ohio

    We used to live in Champion. We have since moved to SW Ohio, but have family in Warren. Here is the page with a link to codified ordinances for Warren: http://warren.org/city_officials/city_council/city_ordinances Here is the wording about animals: 505.14 PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OR...
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    Silkie Coop Advice

    Unfortunately, I think you will find that coop to be one of the ones to stay away from. They are made from lightweight material and will not last. We have something similar that we were given for free. We use it as a "play pen" for our brooder chicks when they are ready to go outside a few hours...
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    How did your Auto pop door work over the Winter ?

    1) Name of Auto door you have, company/Brand, where you bought it . I have the Advanced Automatic Chicken Door with Solar Kit from Fleming Outdoors. 2) Inside or Outside mount ? With or Without over hang if outside. Inside Mount and the door opens to a covered run 3) How long you have had...
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    Bloom Township Ohio

    Is the property in a platted subdivision or in an area of fifteen or more contiguous lots that would be considered a subdivision under the law? See here for more info (especially the last paragraph)...
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    Southern Ohio County Laws

    Hi and welcome to BYC! I live in Southwest Ohio (Clark County) now after living in Northeast Ohio (Trumbull County) previously. :) Zoning for agriculture/livestock can be confusing in Ohio because it varies depending on whether you live in a township, village, or city. Ohio state law puts...
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    Another option to sand or pine shavings...

    Hi, aart, Our current coop is 8x14 minus a walled off entry/storage, so about 100 sq ft indoor space. Our previous house/coop was of similar size/design. The chickens have an 8x13 outside covered run. I try to let them range the yard (one acre) when I can supervise, but that's not possible...
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