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    DNA testing for dogs?

    What DNA tests does everyone recommend for dogs? I have been wondering for years if my husky Finn is mixed with malamute. He is at the vet all day today for his dental appointment so the noticeable lack of his presence and his constant talking has me thinking about this more than usual😂 His body...
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    Egg prices have people doing crazy things!

    My mother has never expressed any interest in my chickens or even gone out to look at them over the years I have had them. However, this visit she is outside checking my chicken’s nesting boxes several times a day, following my chickens around with an egg basket begging them to lay eggs and...
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    Purple Sweet Potatoes! 🍠

    I figured I would share if anyone was curious about purple sweet potatoes. I ordered the Purple Majesty slips from Johnny’s and planted them last spring. I am surprised at how well they are still storing. Absolutely gorgeous purple color! The taste and texture is somewhere in-between a sweet...
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    Favorite hot pepper variety?

    What is your favorite hot pepper variety? I have been growing Hungarian hot wax, jalapeños and habaneros and cayennes but this year I am expanding my hot pepper garden to try some new varieties.
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    Anyone use Marans for both meat and eggs?

    Does anyone on here use Marans for meat and eggs? I have a mixed breed flock, but I am thinking about narrowing it down to just 1-2 breeds for meat and eggs. I am keeping my orpingtons, and I love my Maran hens but I was wondering how Marans were for meat? Yes, I know they are not a broiler, but...
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    Well I think someone broke into the barn…

    I ran out to do barn chores this morning, checked all of the doors to make sure they were shut and then went into town for 30 minutes. I came home to both man doors open on the barn and the 2x4 board that holds our big aisle doors shut off to the side on the ground. My kids are at school and...
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    Raising turkey poults…am I missing something??

    I mentioned raising turkeys to my husband and ordering some next spring. He talked to his friend the next day that told him not to bother because the poults die too easily and every time he has tried to raise them he was very unsuccessful. Here is the deal, I grew up on a large farm my cousin...
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    Breeds?

    These guys could be anything from Meyer (Rainbow Layer Pullet Pack). I am terrible with figuring out breeds on the yellow/red chicks lol What do you all think?
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    Very Runty Leghorn?

    Received from Meyer today. It was their Rainbow Layer pack so it could be any of their breeds. It is very very white (even more white in person than in the photos) and tiny about the size of my bantams when they were chicks. It is not yellow like I would expect from a chick that is a white...
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    Mottled Muffed Feathered Leg Dark Brown Layer Project Questions

    This is purely just for fun, but I am attempting a mottled dark egg layer project. I am going for feathered legs, beard, muff as well basically something similar in appearance to a D’ Uccle, but larger and lays dark brown eggs. I started with my first cross of a Salmon Faverolle rooster and a...
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    What did you get? Meyer Rainbow Layers Assortment

    I just ordered 20 of Meyer’s Rainbow Layer pullet assortment. I’m wondering what everyone who has ordered their Rainbow Layer assortment ended up getting? Yes I know the breeds listed, I am just curious what others ended up with👀 Mine should be here next week and I will come back to update what...
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    Meyer Ameraucanas?

    Anyone ever buy Ameraucanas from Meyer? Are they actually Ameraucanas? Obviously they would be hatchery quality, but my son really wants me to order some with this next batch. I am fine paying the extra if they are indeed Ameraucanas, but if they are Easter eggers I would rather buy the cheaper...
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    Rainy Afternoon, Foggy Forest, Autumn Days, Misty Mountain and Book Lovers!🖤

    This thread is for all of the rainy day, foggy forest and misty mountains lovers! The ones that can’t get enough of that earthy rain smell (petrichor lovers I’m looking at you 👀). Would you choose a cloudy day over sunny skies? I know I can’t be the only one! This is the place to share your...
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    What color would this be considered and does anyone understand the possible genetics behind this?

    Dad was a blue copper Maran x faverolle and mom is purebred welsummer. I would have thought this chick came from one of my speckled breeds, but I only have one dark egg layer left which is my welsummer and I watched it hatch out of her dark brown speckled egg. Can anyone tell me what is going on...
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    Midwest Storms and Flooding 2024

    Anyone else in the Midwest dealing with all of the storms and flooding? I have parts of my farm over knee deep in water, but enough high spots for the livestock and now all of the wildlife seem to be enjoying the high ground here. The deer have been sleeping in my garden at night and every day...
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    Cutest baby chick!

    The dad is a Faverolle x Blue Copper Maran and this one just hatched from my Welsummer’s egg this morning (brooded curtesy of my Orpingtons). I was not expecting this cute little one. It has a cute little beard, feathered legs and I can’t get over its adorable little face❤️ This one is part of...
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    Just confirming, but he is Isabel Lavender-laced correct?

    I just want to confirm, but this rooster is Isabel Lavender-laced correct? Thanks!
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    Show me your Easter Eggers!

    Show me pictures of your Easter Eggers! I usually prefer old school brown egg laying breeds and I like knowing what I am getting (little bit of a control freak I know). However, lately ordering a big box of Easter Eggers and waiting for the surprise of what they grow up to look like sounds fun...
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    Anyone raise sheep for meat or milk?

    Does anyone raise sheep for meat or milk? If so what breeds do you have or prefer? My aunt and next door neighbor growing up had a larger sheep farm with katahdins (around 100 head) so I am leaning towards those because I am very familiar with them. I also would like to raise sheep for milking...
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    What color would you call this Orpington cockerel?

    This is Ronan. He is right around 5 months and came from one of Papa’s Poultry surprise Orpington boxes so he wasn’t exactly labeled. I thought he was a golden laced because he looked pretty close to a golden laced as a chick, but not exactly. I know Jeff has a lot of projects colors going on...
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