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  1. PAJerry

    'Robust' breeds?

    I'm wondering if anyone has noticed certain breeds that seem to have fewer health problems or some that have more. I started with a flock of 5 Golden Comets and 5 Buff orps. After I lost 1 Orp and 1 Comet to prolapse, and one Orp to a raccoon, I got 4 Production Reds to add to the flock. In the...
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    'Stud' service??

    I am considering starting a new flock next spring, as my current hens are 3 years old now. I would really like to raise Buckeyes or Chanticlers since they appear to be best suited for our climate. I would also like to start developing a self-sustaining home flock, but I'm really not fond of...
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    Roller Coaster of Life....

    Last week on Monday, my Mom (82) was diagnosed with severely advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread throughout her body. We took her home where my 2 brothers and my sister and my dad took care of her until she died on Sunday. Ma got to see everyone she wanted to see and tell us all goodbye...
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    Getting started. What do you think?

    I'm just getting started and wonder what the experienced folks here think of my plan. I've been lurking here for several weeks and there are lots of great people here. I want to raise about 8-10 chickens for eggs mostly, but meat when necessary. I am buying a nice 6 ft. x 8 ft. shed and...
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