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  1. ponderosalane

    Who's Laying?

    First time chicken farmer. We have 14 hens-2 each of seven breeds. They are all 4 months old this week. One started laying a week ago and a second one today. Brown eggs. Medium size. Breeds are Buff Orpintons, Barred Rocks, Red Stars, Black Stars, Rhode Island Reds, Anconas, & White crested...
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    What is a good breed of rooster to watch over hens?

    OK Half the chicken community says get a rooster and half says no rooster. If we go with the "get a rooster" gang what breed of rooster will take good care of our hens. We have 2 each of: Buff Orpintons, Barred Rocks, Red Stars, Black Stars, Rhode Island Reds, Anconas and White Crested...
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    Pro's & Con's of having 1 rooster w/14 hens?

    We are brand new at raising chickens and have 14 - 2 week old hens. 2 each of 7 breeds. All just for eggs and fun. Do we need a rooster for any reason?? Here's a pic of our girls.
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    First Coop by a new chicken farmer

    I am a new member raising chickens for the first time in my almost 74 years. After much searching and reading on this forum I built a coop. It is a copy of the 4' x 6' sold by Horizon and other sites. It is twice as large at 6' x 8'. Standard 2x4 construction with T1-11 siding. We have...
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