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    24 wk Buff Orp: Roo or just maturing?

    We have two 24 week old Buff Orps. Up until two weeks ago when we got rid of the Rock roo we accidentally got both Orps looked exactly the same. Then we went on vacation for a week, came home and there are now distinct differences in comb and waddles as well as thickness of legs and one just...
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    Constipated 2 week old, and I've tried it all!!

    I've got nine 2 week old pullets and one is having trouble passing stool. Some background: they're in a large brooder with a heat lamp still, plenty of room to get away from the light or get under it if they're chilly. I've been giving room temperature water to them all and this particular chick...
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    Washing/Using Eggs?

    Home from a vacation and have been anxiously awaiting eggs from my five hens. Looking daily in the coop and the yard but found ten eggs in my compost bin yesterday! Very excited, just in time considering egg recalls. But now what? Here are my questions: 1. When I collect the eggs what do I do...
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    Uh Oh?

    Hey All. Bought five "pullets" from our local feed store about 10 weeks ago. Two are silver laced Wynadottes. One seems to be growing a little faster than the other. It also has a redder face, it's combs are coming in more defined than the other's and it's legs are much thicker than the other's...
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    what might these be?

    so... at my local feed store i bought two chicks from a tub labeled 'golden laced wynadottes.' when i got home i checked out a mail order catalogue and i'm pretty sure these girls aren't GLWs. the feed store also had buff orpingtons and new hampshires... any idea what these might be?
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    Comets?

    Can anyone tell me what these are? The rooster is white and the hens are brownish red with white. They're all the same breed and came from a small feed store. I'm considering buying their chicks but want to be sure they're a quiet, docile, winter hardy breed. Thanks!
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    Will someone take my extra chicks?

    Okay, I wanted to find a place locally to pick up the 8 chicks I want/have room for. I am having a hell of a time finding a local place that I can go pick up just 8. I live in Northern Indiana, super close to the MI border as well as IL. I don't want to pay for a small order shipped this time...
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    Indiana? Anyone?

    Hey there, wondering if there are any folks in IN? I'm looking for some chicks locally (Western IL, Southern MI, Northern IN) within about two hours of South Bend that I can pick up soon. Anyone have ideas? I'm looking for female Barred Rocks, Wynadottes, Black Australorps, Orpingtons...
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    Hatcheries in Northern IN/Southern MI?

    I'm looking for a local hatchery (or just a farmer) that can sell me some chicks this time of year that I'd be able to pick up instead of have shipped. I'm looking for about 8 females (Wynadottes, Black Australorps, Barred Rocks, Araucanas, Orpingtons). Anyone know anyone or any place that can...
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    Brand new, how many chickens for my space?

    Hey there, I'm new to chickens and will be purchasing some hens for my urban backyard this Spring. We'll be getting dual purpose breeds so we can have eggs through the summer and then butcher come fall. Currently my DH is building me an 8 foot x 4 foot coop. It'll have a run that is about 18...
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    WTB: Young Dual Purpose Hens, Michiana Area

    I'm looking for some young dual purpose hens come spring. I don't want to order chicks as I don't have room to keep them indoors for a few weeks. I'm looking for 4-6 hens total and would like to find: -Araucana -Australorp -Barred Plymouth Rock -Sussex -Wynadotte (prefer Golden Laced) If...
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    Pamphlet/Brochure to print?

    Hey there, backyard chickens aren't allowed in my area (though they are in the swankier town next to us?). I'm looking for a ready made brochure/pamphlet/informational flier to hand out to neighbors and present at a city council meeting. Hopefully it would address the main concerns regarding...
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    Also new in IN!

    Hello All! I have no chickens yet but am getting interested in changing our local laws to allow backyard chickens. This spring I'll be getting two or three or four, lol hens regardless. Anyone else living in the city with contraband chickens? Katie
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