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    Hitch hiking chickens

    Traveling for the holidays? There are some chickens in Wisconsin that I would like here in Reno Nevada. They are White Chantecler a super cold hardy breed so winter transport is not a problem. If you are traveling along I80 to or from northern California, northern Nevada and wouldn’t mind 3-4...
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    Hitch hiking chickens

    Traveling for the holidays? There are some chickens in Wisconsin that I would like here in Reno Nevada. They are White Chantecler a super cold hardy breed so winter transport is not a problem. If you are traveling along I80 to or from northern California, northern Nevada and wouldn’t mind 3-4...
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    Pinioning turkeys

    I am thinking about raising some turkeys next year but am concerned they will fly into the neighbors yard full of dogs. Has anyone pinioned a turkey before? Just wondering how well they can fly after pinioning.
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    Maintaining genetic diversity in a small backyard flock

    Is there a good book or web site that will help me understand if its possible and how to maintain decent genetic diversity in a small flock of chickens? Line breeding, spiral breeding, out breeding, inbreeding… Is it possible to maintain a closed flock with only a couple roosters and a dozen...
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    Chantecler vs Buckeye

    Does anyone raise both Chantecler and Buckeye chickens? They sound like similar breeds, dual purpose and cold hardy. Just wondering if there is much differences in them. Thinking about stock from a breeder.
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    Welsh Harlequin Ducks

    Welsh Harlequin ducks. Hatched by Holderread last spring. Welsh are known for their excellent egg laying ability, one of the best. Will brood young. Active foraging, finding much of their own food if given a chance. Lean meat carcass, white pin feathers pick clean. One drake and three hens...
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    Havahart trap junk

    Cought a coon the other day in an extra large trap 42x15x15. When i got up it was gone. Ripped the door off. Havahart said their traps are well built but nothing can contain a coon for more than a couple hours because they panic. They recommend checking the trap every couple hours. Really! Who...
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    Gold or Buff laced Brahma at Stockton show 2013

    Any one with Buff or Gold Laced Brahma for sale coming to the Poultry show in Stockton or Hollister January 2013?
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    Stockton or Hollister CA poultry show. Ameraucanas wanted

    Is any one with large Ameraucana chickens for sale going to the Stockton or Hollister poultry show in January? There are no breeders here in the Reno area that I have found. If so let me know. I am looking for some birds.
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    Chantecler breeder in California

    Any one know of any Chantecler breeders in California? I am in Reno Nevada and am sure there are none here.
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    Ameraucana winter hardy laying

    Are true Ameraucana considered winter hardy just because of their small wattle, comb, and types of feathers? Are they a good winter laying breed for high elevation and cold winters? Temps in the singles and teens.
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    Americana hens - Mcmurrey hatchery

    Here in the Reno NV area Americana chickens do not lay well or at all during the winter. We are about 5000 feet with harsh winters. Teen temp are the norm. Single digits almost as often and below zero a little every year. All the people I talk with that raise chickens tell me the same. Their...
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    Rhode Island red \ Americana cross

    I have been reading about the red and black link chickens. It looks like they put a Rhode Island Red or New Hamp Red over a half dozen different types of hens to get the sex link. Has any one ever put a Rhode Island or New Hamp rooster over an Americana hen? I dont care if they are sex link but...
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    Appleyard or Saxony ducks

    Know of any Appleyard or Saxony ducks in northern CA or Nevada? I would like to try one or two in my flock. Know any who has some?
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    Welsh Harlequin ducks from Holderread

    The ducks are 4 weeks now. The black/choclate and light brown/olive one are Harlabelles that they threw in as a bonus.
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    California quail crossed with Coturnix quail

    Can a California quail be crossed with a Coturnix quail? I have heard a lot about Bob birds Bob white Coturnix cross but I have access to California quail.
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