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    Pictures of my Chicken Coop!

    I mainly have Black Australorps ,but there are a few Marans, Buckeyes, Easter Eggers, & one Little White Leghorn that calls this home. Dan
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    Watering Cups?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/120929520586?var=420081138046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Has anyone tried these? What are your thoughts, opinions, & experience. Dan
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    Dickey Incubator?

    I just got a 2 X 2 Dickey Incubator and I am planning on putting it to work the week of 4-29. It seems to be built rock solid. I fired it up for a test run and the Spot Check Thermometer is now holding steady at 99.3F the electronic Thermometer on the door reads 98.0F Humidity is at 55%...
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    Delaware Hen cross?

    Would a Buckeye Rooster covering a Delaware Hen create sex link chicks? Thanks! Dan
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    Sky Top Bantams??

    Does anyone know how to contact them? I am looking for some Black Australorp hatching eggs. I was told they have some of Bob Whitneys line, but I can't find out how to contact them. Email address? Phone number? Thanks!! Dan
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    Hatching Eggs? Shipped Eggs?

    Ok! Anyone that has incubated shipped eggs what has been your hatch rate? Any secrets you think are important? If you have also hatched nonshipped eggs how does your hatch rate differ? I'd like to hear everyone's input! Dan
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    Baby Chick Shipping?

    Do any you ship 15 or less chicks and if you do then do you add in a heat pack? If anyone has experience with these shipping heat packs are they safe? Do most of you that ship chicks send them Express or Priority? Thanks! Dan
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    Dog Pen Conversion?

    Ok, I have a nice Dog pen connected to an even nicer outdoor building so it will make a Great Chicken coop. The Dog pen is 2 X 4 Welded wire and has been powder coated, So it is very sturdy. I am planning on putting 1" chicken wire over the top (sides are 6' tall) My concern is even though the...
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    Incubator Choice! Which one?

    Ok, which of the following incubators is the best? Or do you think they will both do the job? http://www.jefferspet.com/circulated-air-incubator/camid/LIV/cp/5F-AD/cn/3505/ http://www.brinsea.com/prod-Mini_Advance_fully_digital_7_egg_incubator-230.aspx If you have a suggestion on another...
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    What about this Cross?

    If you cross a Rhode Island Red Rooster with a White Rock Hen would you get sex link chicks? What about the RIR rooster with a White Leghorn Hen? Has anybody tried either of these crosses and what did you get? How did you like them? Or does anyone have any opinions on these crosses. Dan
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    Small Chicken Flock?

    I am looking to start a small chicken flock. I am currently leaning toward a few Red Stars, Black Stars, Light Buff Orpingtons, & Black Australorps to make about 15 birds. If I keep a Rooster what breed would best? Should I add a different breed of hens or perhaps replace one of the chosen...
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    Chicken Breed??

    Okay! I am getting ready to start a small flock of Brown Egg layers with a total of 15 Hens. I am fairly certain I want 5 red Sex Links but the other 10 spots are up for grab. I was thinking 5 each of 2 more breeds but not sure what would be best. Here are a few I have been thinking about. 1...
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    Leghorn?

    What would a person get with a cross between a Brown Leghorn Rooster and a White Leghorn Hen? Dan
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    Brooder Questions!

    Ok! I've been lurking around here for a couple of weeks and decided to join and ask a question. I have a dog heating pad (it was for puppies) It is hard plastic so it should be safe. An hour ago I layed it in the floor, covered it with a towel, and layed a 12" round thermometer on the towel...
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