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    How many large breed chickens for a 16ftx16ft coop?

    Hi! Just wondering how many chickens can comfortably fit in a 16x16ft coup. We will be getting leghorns and brahmas. Definitely don't want to over crowd. They will also have a run that will be the same size or bigger than the coop itself as well as be able to free range. (They will have at least...
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    Coop floor?

    What do you have, and what type of floor do you reccomend?
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    Ca breeders!!!

    Looking for breeders in Ca or for breeders that ship. Specifically looking for white and buff leghorns (chicks) Standard light Brahmas, and Standard cochins.
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    Looking for a breeder of show quality Standard Columbian and Splash Cochins.

    Im looking for someone who breeds show quality standard cochins. Im looking specifically for Columbian and Splash, but would also be interested in buying some good quality blacks and maybe a blue also :) I would need a breeder who ships or would be willing to ship to California. Thanks! I should...
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    New to coop building and this weather!

    Hi! Im not completely new to chickens, but I am new to coop building, although my hubby isnt and hes building the coop. I had a goose, turkey and hen here years ago (we moved then moved back) But we had to tear down the coop as it was old. They all seemed to do okay as far as the weather goes...
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    Cochin breeders

    Hi. Im looking for some reputable breeders that breed quality Cochins. Im looking fo a SQ proven pair Columbian Roo/Hen and a SQ proven pair Splash Roo/ Black hen. Looking to buy late fall, early winter.
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    protection from predators??

    Solutions for protecting poultry and other live stock from predators such as: birds of prey, coyotes, foxes, mountain lions? I have a covered pen for pigs, building a strong coup and enclosure for chickens, but they will also be let out during the day to free range. I want to make sure no...
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    Bantam Cochin breeders- columbian mutation.

    Im in CA and next year will be getting some bantam columbian cochins. Im looking for another line. This will be next year but does anyone know of a reputable bantam columbian cochin breeder. I am looking to buy either a pair or a rooster. Thanks!!! Im in CA and want to ship in a bird
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    Mixing your own feed vs bying "processed feed"?

    Does anyone mix their own feed and feed a whole grain feed instead of lay mash or crumble? Is it better nutritionally? Also are there benefits to feeding a soy and corn free diet? Also, I found this link and was wondering if this is a good balance, minus the corn. What type of grit do you feed...
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    FRIZZLE Old English game bantams!!!

    Hi this thread is for frizzle old english game bantams. Do you agree with this mutation of old english game bantams? Why or why not. If you have old english game bantam frizzles feel free to post your pix! * This is a controversial topic, please refrain from name calling, harassment and...
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    Geese housed with chickens?

    Hi there! So Ive had chickens housed with my goose and turkey before, this was years ago. All of them have passed away if old age well most; except one who I left outside cuz she killed two of my roos and three hens!(overnight) Anyways they always did well together. Im going to build a new coop...
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    Several questions about genetics

    Hi! So I have a few questions about genetics regarding the Yokohama chicken. From what Ive researched and what a few friends of mine who breed chickens for a living Ive found that Yokohamas are quite inbred and arent as hardy of a bird. Oh I should mention I live in the US. Anyways Im concerned...
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    Yakohama chickens!?

    Hi I just joined the forum and we will be moving and have ten acres of property so I can get chickens again! Im just researching breeds and stumbled across Yakohamas. Ive read posts from keepers and this would be a great breed to have, however I was wondering how they so in hot weather? We live...
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    Hi new here and have a few questions!

    Hi there! Im new here, not extremely new to chickens as Ive had them before, but new to a lot of the breeds. I do have a few questions. One pertains to the Yokohama species. How do Yokohamas fair in hot weather? Another is how Silkies hadle hot summers and cold winters, we live in CA so it...
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