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    marsh daisy

    So I'm going through books as I plan my first chickens this spring, and fell in love with a picture of a marsh daisy hen. It doesn't seem like this is a readily available breed? Does anybody know where to get them? I am not ready to hatch eggs, I'm looking for day olds. maybe in a couple of...
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    Organic feed vs traditional

    I plan to buy organic feed only when I get my babies this spring. A friend found a place that sells it, and we'll probably go in on it together. Does anyone buy organic, and can they tell me the price difference? Is it double, or more? One place on-line seems really expensive, but I'm still...
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    Tell me about silkies

    I don't find a lot of info on them, but they look so cute I am thinking about them as I plan to get my first chickies this spring! what do I want? Eggs, but don't need a ton since I'll probably have more chickies than I need. Somewhat cold hardy, -10 last night and that's about our usual...
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    Brooder in house?

    Hi- I am going to get 8 chicks this spring for the first time. I was thinking about making a brooder out of an aquarium, and keeping it in the kitchen. It would be right by a window with birds, and I like the idea for good socialization, with us, our dogs, and our cats. A friend told me the...
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    Coop size and design

    HI All- I am planning on getting up to 8 egg hens this spring. I have read a lot of differing recommendations on coop size, so I thought I'd ask here. The coop will have a run, and it will probably be about half covered. We plan to free-yard them sometimes, but are not sure how well that...
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