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    Rhode Island Reds for meat birds

    I love my Rhode Island Reds as a breed--hardy for the cold Minnesota climate, friendly, good egg layers. So far I've only used them for eggs, but want to start breeding for meat this year. It's important to me to stick to heritage breeds, both for preservation and because I don't want to buy...
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    Nervous first time hatcher!

    I'm hatching several dozen eggs, and while a number of them show pips, only one has hatched so far. After a couple hours I moved our single chick to our brooder, under the brooder plate, after showing it where water and food are. I'm worried because its very chirpy and may be lonely for awhile...
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    Seemingly healthy chickens drinking very little water?

    I have four hens and recently added a rooster. After consistently drinking plenty of water since I got them less than a year ago, I haven't had to fill their waterer for days. They appear healthy, are very energetic, and are laying normally. It is spring, so they have started free ranging...
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