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    Jersey Giant hatcheries??

    Hello. Been out of chickens for alittle bit. Gonna get back in to it. Wanting to buy some Jersey Giants, black. Anyone got any hatchery recommendations? Small flock of about 6 or so. Thanks. I'm located in Arizona.
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    Sudden death

    Found one of my Buff Orpington hens dead tonight . She was in the dirt hole that they and the dog love to dig and lay in to get cool. They are almost 6 months old and are reallying starting to lay. I dont even think all of them are quite laying yet even. No marks, loss of feathers or anything...
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    Not using roosts!!!

    I have 6 Buff Orpingtons that have been outside since they where 5 weeks old. They are now 10-11 weeks old. My roosts poles in the coop are like 20-24 inches high but isnt a ladder type. Its 2, 2x3 studs going straight across. They can get up to it and on it but wont roost on it at night. What...
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    types of feed

    I know this probably is a repeated question but I cant find the answer I was looking for so I will just ask. I have 6 Buff Orps @ 4 weeks of age, all believed to be hens. Use will be pets/eggs(layers). 1. What age do you stop feeding chick starter? 2. How is scratch grains used, sparingly or as...
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    Feeders in the rain or snow!

    I see these hanging feeders and others but what happens when it rains or snows?? I know they have covers but how good do they work? Do you put it up inside? But obviosly not if you are at work and a storm rolls in right? Just curious. It seemed like the feed would get ruined in the rain.
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    Feed Store Not telling??

    I recently bought 6 Buff Orpington Chicks from a local feed store. Today I called out of curiosity to see what hatchery they buy from and the owner told me they don't tell people that:/. Why not?? I was caught off guard when she told me that. Any thoughts??
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    Black Australorps in AZ??

    Anybody raise Black Australorps in AZ or anywhere else that gets as hot or similar?? Just curious cause of the nature of the Black feathers and the obvious heat in the summer time.
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    Brooder bottom

    I am new to the forum but raised chickens years ago and am recently getting back to it. I have the chicks(6-all a week and a half old) in a storage tub with pine shavings for the bottom. Problem is, I am at work during the day and can only change the water(shavings all in the water) in the...
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