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    Allergen free feeding

    I just wanted to let all those concerned that I have found a site pertaining to grain free feeding. Due to allergies, I have been looking for a method of feeding corn, soy and gluten free. I don't have my chickens yet but have been researching for a couple of years and will FINALLY be getting my...
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    Very disapointed:(

    Well I had my very first chicks ordered from Meyer Hatchery, twice. I guess it's a sign that I really should wait for spring. When I first placed my order online I recieved an email that they had my payment but no record of what I ordered. So I called them and she corrected my order because...
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    How long?

    I'm just wondering, how long, on average do hens lay eggs in they're lifetime? Assuming they live a full life.
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    Foraging in winter

    I hope to allow my chickens to free roam my back yard which will give them a couple of acres to forage. My question is when there is snow in the winter, will they forage as much? More or less? Or am I better off keeping them in the run for the most part and just controlling their free time more?
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    Nipple waterers

    Are nipple waterers really any better? I can see how they would save the mess, etc. But are they any harder for the chicks/chickens to adapt to considering it isn't their nature to drink from an udder? And how would we go about keeping the lines from freezing in the winter? Does the water...
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    Special diet / food recomendations

    I don't have my chicks yet, but am putting things together and gathering any information I can. I intend to feed them as healthy as I can cost wise, but my husband and I both have dietary issues so I will be looking to avoid wheat, rye, barley, oats, buckwheat and soy. Does anyone have any...
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    Will I have time?

    I just found out that the hatchery's website messed up and instead of having my chicks at the end of October, they won't be available until November 19th. I'm in Northeast Pa. Typically, the worst part of winter doesn't show up until February and March. Am I crazy for starting my new...
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    Waiting!

    I'm waiting for my very first chicks. I chose to start out with Buff Orpingtons. They seem to be prfect for what I'm looking for. In the meantime, I was just reading that someone's Orps get mean when they introduce new hens to the flock. I'm just wondering if this is everyones issue with Orps? I...
  9. Candyhl

    Yay!

    Finally have my chicks ordered! :) BUT have to wait another month :(
  10. Candyhl

    How many?

    How many chickens can a 4x8 coop accomodate? :/
  11. Candyhl

    Sweet Valley, Pa

    I have recently decided to start raising chickens, for eggs at least, maybe for meat as I gain experience with the breeds. I've wanted to get chickens for years, but wasn't confident enough that I would follow through. I was raised having chickens, turkeys and goats. My only regret is that I...
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    Newbie in Pa

    Hi everyone. My name is Candy. I'm new to this, just getting started. My most important question today is if I order my chicks from BYC, where will they be shipping from? I'm a little uneasy about getting them shipped, but I don't know where to get them locally. I want to get Buff Orpingtons...
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