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  1. Berkshiremom

    Frozen Eggs?

    Hello, well at long last my pullets have finally started to lay, I have been checking the coop 2x's a day for eggs, my question is...how can you tell if a egg is frozen? I collected one that was still warm..and one that felt cold as ice...I put both eggs in a carton in fridge...then my neighbor...
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    How much food?

    How much food should my girls be eating? They are almost 16 weeks, and I have 10 total. Every morning I go out and fill up a 3lb hanging feeder, they are also out in the run all day and get fresh grass and all kinds of garden veggies and scraps, they also get 1 1/2 hours free range in the...
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    Will my girls lay eggs this year?

    Hi, I have some chicks that were born the first week of June, They are 12 weeks right now, I have read on here that mosts pullets start laying around 20 to 24 weeks, which will make it Dec. when my girls will be old enough to start laying. Our coop does not have electricity so they will not have...
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    Best Incubator for newbie

    Hi, I was wondering what would be a good incubator for a newbie, I'm looking for something to hatch 12 or less eggs at a time, and priced under $200.00. I would be interested in hearing opions on brands and why or why not you like it. Thanks in advance
  5. Berkshiremom

    A little nub on back legs=spur=roo?

    Hi newbie with silly question...I have a 5 EE chicks about 5 weeks old.. They are suppose to be pullets, however yesterday when holding them I noticed than one has tiny little nubs (bumps) starting to form where I think spurs grow. Does this mean she's a he? or do pullets get these too? None of...
  6. Berkshiremom

    Best Laying Bantam?

    I was curious as to which breed of bantam lays the most eggs? I'm thinking of getting a few, but still want good egg production. Thanks in advance.
  7. Berkshiremom

    Urban/City chicken forum

    Would it be possible to start a seperate forum for people who are raising chickens in an urban/city area. A lot of different issues such as space, coop design, limited grazing etc could be discussed. Sometimes the issues urban/city peeps face is alot different than country peeps deal with. Just...
  8. Berkshiremom

    Question on size of coop

    Hi, I was wondering if a 4x8 coop will be big enough for 9 hens and 1 roo, it will have a attached covered run for additional space, however we are in New England and the weather gets very cold in the winter, so they may have to stay just inside the coop on blustery days....Just want to make...
  9. Berkshiremom

    Sand in the brooder?

    Hi, just wondering if sand could be used in a brooder for baby chicks? Seems like a easy way to keep it clean while the babies are gowing. any thoughts?
  10. Berkshiremom

    Questions on New chicks

    Hi, I have 5 EE chicks that are 1 1/2 weeks old, and I have 5 Salmon Faverolles coming on Friday morning, My question is can I put the new SF chicks in the same brooder with the EE chicks? or should I set up a new brooder for the SF chicks? Thanks!
  11. Berkshiremom

    Pictures of my newbabies..3day old Amerucana chicks

    Okay, I think I finally found out how to post pictures, These are my new babies that arrived this morning, I'm such a proud momma!! They are just so cute...sorry if photo's are blurry, I'm still learning..lol Have a great day all!
  12. Berkshiremom

    How do I post pictures of my new chicks?

    Hello, could someone please let me know how to post my pics? I have downloaded them, and am trying to post, but when I click on Img, nothing shows up...any ideas? Thanks in advance
  13. Berkshiremom

    My babies arrived today!!

    Hello all, Newbie here, just posted under the newbie thread, but I am so excited I wanted to share even more:weee My babies came today!!! I ordered 5 EE pullets from cackle hatchery on the city pullet special, and they are so stinkin cute! All 5 seem to be doing well, 4 were eating and drinking...
  14. Berkshiremom

    Newbie....SOOOOO excited!!!

    Hello all, Just joined the forums a few days ago, reading as much as possible about raising chicks...And I just had to share!!!...My babies came today!! I got 5 EE fom cackle hatchery from the city pullet special, and boy are they adorable! All 5 seem to be very happy and healthy..started...
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