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    Aggressive Baby Chick

    Hello - My little flock of two Barred Rocks, two Buff Orps, and one EE are all about 3 weeks old now. It almost looks like all of their fuzzy little baby fuzz is now more feather like and they have cute little tails growing. I had them in a large plastic bin as a brooder. They seemed to be...
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    The First Few Weeks Tips and Advice

    Hello! I FINALLY picked out chicks yesterday morning (all pullets) from a local farm and garden store. I was super bummed they didn't wind up getting any Brahmas in :( so I went with two buff orpingtons, two barred rocks, and one easter egger ( Thought the colored eggs would be fun and she...
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    Keter Manor Resin Shed As a Coop?

    Hello, I have been looking at getting the Keter Manor 4'x6' resin shed and modifying for our chicken coop. I plan on getting 5 pullet day old chickens (barred rocks, orps, EE, and possible a Brahma). I have been looking online pre-fab coops, and they all just seem to get horrible reviews. I...
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    Chicken Run Thoughts

    Hello, I was hoping some you experienced chicken folks could give me your thoughts on an idea I have for our chicken run. I will be getting 5 chickens and am looking to have a run that is roughly 8'x16'. I wanted to put privacy fencing (6ft high panel) and use that as one side of the run. All...
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    The Chick Hatchery

    Hello, Has anyone ordered from "The Chick Hatchery" before? The combo of Brahmas, Buff Orps, and Easter Egger that I want, they have available, and shipping is free. I know the common ones are Meyer, McMurray, Hoovers, Cackles, but I can't get the combination I want until April or May, and I...
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    Best Fencing?

    I would like to get some suggestions on what others consider the best fencing for chicken funds. . I am leaning towards chain link right now? What are others thoughts on type of fencing, how high, etc. My chickens will mostly be confined to a run. I would be nervous letting them free range...
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    Should I apply for a permit or not?

    SO, I already have my heart set on owning a backyard flock. I have my breeds picked out and they are all coming to the our local farm and garden store in one week!! I plan on keeping them confined with two or three options for pastures/paddocks and maybe letting them free range while we are out...
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    Farm and Garden Store Chicks and New Chick Plan

    hello Everyone! I am new to the world of raising chickens, well I haven't even started yet! We have a more local farm garden store (Farm and Fleet), that is getting their chicks on March 7th. It seems like it's forever away, as I am so excited. Has anyone purchased chicks from there before...
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