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    Western Oregon-Barred Rock Chicks-Know where I can find them?

    Hey folks, I'm in Western Oregon-between Albany and Eugene-and I am trying to find some barred rock chicks. I know it's late to be getting them, but does anyone know where I may be able to find some? I am trying to help my dad get started with chickens and he was a little hesitant, but has...
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    Great to be back in the flock!

    I'm posting under new members, because I have been away for a long time! Almost 5 years ago, I lost my job, home and had to re-home all 12 of my hens, in order to move my family into a very small rental. After two years unemployment, 3 years in a new job, the birth of the 3rd child and the...
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    I need help with a paper I am writing about backyard chickens!

    I am writing a research paper about keeping backyard chickens and would like to ask a handful of you a few questions. My paper requires me to conduct at least one interview (which can be via email), but I think that I would like to get responses from multiple individuals, hopefully from around...
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    I got my first egg! EVER!

    So, I am new to raising chickens, have never had them before in my life, and wasn't really sure that I wanted to take on the task, but my wife wanted them. We got 12 chicks on March 15, 2010, this year. I became rapidly obsessed and the chickens became an intense hobby for me. I have been...
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    My Coop and Run are finished...For the time being. ***Pic Heavy***

    I am just going to upload some pics of my coop and run, the shed that is now the coop was once a junk storage building and it can be seen a little in the first picture. This is my chicken herding dog Daisy, helping with construction site security. (She's half Black Lab/half German Shepherd...
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    Jealousy and Odd Behavior

    I have 12 pullets, I can't remember exactly how old they are, (9 or 10 weeks, I think). There are 4 each of Barred Rock, Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red. All of the BRs are friendly, the BOs to a lesser degree and the RIRs to an even lesser extent. Question is this: When I pick up any...
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    Thank You All

    Well, the time has finally come. I have taken the plunge and joined BYC. I have been reading your posts every evening before nodding off and have found it useful and somewhat inspiring. As an individual new to the wonderful world of chickens the aide that has been rendered in the forum has...
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