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    Bare backs

    So, we had 2 roos for 14 girls. I have since sold one. 6 of them have bare areas. How long does if take for them to get feathers back. Seems to be a lot less "action" with just 1 roo Anything I should do? Been 2 weeks I think Thanks
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    how large a brood area or mulitples

    HI been lurking for years and should have had girls a long time ago. but an out of state move (and building a house that took me almost a yr alone) delayed it. my intent is to have heritage chickens as dual purpose and do it as if it were the 1800's ! in other words completely homesteaded as...
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    multiple questions

    Hey Guys, been looking thru numerous threads. still not finding the answer. the majority is about coop design. i intend to have combo girls (meat and eggs) and of course a rooster is needed. my goal is to be self sufficient (never have to buy chics again for multiple reasons) my intended size of...
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    meat and eggs

    HI, I have read so many posts, looked at designs until my head spins. what I want to do is have both egg and meat birds. I want the meat birds hatched from my flock and not buy separate meat birds. in other words totally self sufficient. several birds are good for both. the question is with...
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    too cold to start now?

    HI, i live in Northern KY we just had our first frost, however high 70s later this week. is it too late in the season to start? thanks Scott
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