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    What breed is my rooster!? Thanks!

    Hello! What breed is my rooster? Thank you!
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    What breed is my rooster!?

    Does anyone know what breed this rooster is? When I got all my Bielefelder hens a few months ago at Rural King, they gave me this by mistake. Thanks in advance!
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    What breed are these three chick!? I thought Bielefelder!! TIA

    Hello! So I’ve been wanting Bielefelder chicks for a loooooong time!! Was wondering around Rural King today and was shocked that they had some, so I bought six. One male and five females. After looking at them for a while, my wife thinks the three pictured below are NOT Bielefelder chicks...
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    Who wants to be my butcher!?

    Is there anyone local to central, KY that wants to process my meat chickens when I’m ready? I have zero desire to do so myself. USDA is a plus so I can sell at farmers market. All ears, please help!
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    Help locating my bielefleders!!!

    I need 23 Bielefelder hens and 2 roosters. For a hatch/delivery in February some time. I missed my chance at McMurry I believe. Anyone have any other leads? Thanks
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    Help with a brooder question please

    Hello! So my plan is getting my 10’x16’ coop setup in the near future. Is it possible to set up by brooder inside the coop as there will be no other chickens in there. Obviously I’ll have heat and whatnot, but can this be done? I just don’t see why having a brooder elsewhere when they coop is...
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    Thoughts on this setup? Any experience here?

    28 foot diameter, galvanized steel tubing, avian netting, wood. Area is around 615 square feet. Not only do I think it looks cool, it gives me more room to grow my flock. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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    How do you have your farm set up business wise?

    Sole proprietorship, LLC. INC.? Any help would be great. I’m trying to find out how to do this the right way to an EIN and, sales tax exempt. Farm agency numbers, etc. so many numbers I’m confused about. Thanks
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    Quick help please. Thanks

    Hello, my fellow chicken lovers!! So I have a quick question that I’m hoping someone had nice answer to. Anyways, I’m wanting to raise around 500+ Bielefelders and wondering how much space would be needed for comfy. They’d have a huge state of the arc coops and whatnot , but I just I just need...
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    Mulch/Hemp flooring question…

    Hello! I am still in the planning phase and wondering how many of you use mulch or hemp bedding as flooring in your coop? My coop is going to be 10’x16’, and my Bielefelders will free range 1/4-1/2 acre during the day. If you do use either mulch or hemp, is there a better brand you recommend...
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    What eggs to incubate or not!?

    Ok, as some of you might have seen already in other posts, I am 100000% new to all of this so please excuse my ignorance! I do not have my chicks yet, but I will soon have 23 hens and 2 roos. All Bielefelders, I cannot wait! Once they get to mating age, how do I know what eggs to incubate...
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    Help finding an incubator for XL eggs!

    Hello! So I haven't started yet, I don't even have the chicks yet! I'm just doing my research well in advance so I can have everything on hand from the beginning. I am going to be raising/breeding Bielelders which lay very large eggs. I've seen several incubators mention they won't fit overally...
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    Anyone know of a USDA processor in Kentucky or close by?

    I'm looking to start raising meat birds, but to sell here at the Farmers Market and whatnot, the poultry has to be processed at a USDA facility. I've called a few places that show they do it, but have been told by them that they no longer do poultry. I am wanting it processed for whole chicken...
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    A couple quick questions about hen/roo ratio!

    Hello! A couple quick questions, hope you all don't care to help! Just moved to my new property, so I do not have any chickens yet. My wife is making help get the inside fixed and unpack before I get started on the outdoor fun! Anyways, I am going to be getting Bielefelders, and I cannot...
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    How many in a 10’x16’ coop!?

    How many chickens can fit comfortably in a 10’x16’ coop? They’ll free range around 1/4 - 1/2 acre most of the day. I’ll only be starting out with 5 or so hens and 1 roo, but I don’t want to have to upgrade later. Thanks!
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    New “farmer” from Lexington, KY!

    Hey what’s up, everyone? I’m a city boy through and through, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve been wanting my own piece of land! We finally made the jump two weeks ago and now have 10.5 acres here in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky! I’m 100000% new to everything farm life, but so excited to...
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