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    Production reds OK in cold?

    Well, after researching the characteristics, temperments, etc of RIRs I bought 4 from a man reducing his flock. He assured me they were RIRs, and I think he really believed it, too. They were only 6 weeks when I got them, so I didn't notice a problem. Now they are about 6 months, and I'm sure...
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    Finally named my 3 month old girls :)

    I've had my 3 month old RIRs since they were six weeks. I tried to name them, but couldn't tell them apart, so I gave up. I finally found colored velcro strips that I can use for ID tags so now they have names. I made it super easy for me to remember whose who by giving them a floral name...
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    What to do with roosters?

    I bought 6 straight run black australorps from TSC in March- and 4 turned out to be roos. One a friend already took for breeding, and I have one more that is beautiful and am going to try to sell on Craig's List. But I don't know what to do about the other 2. Napoleon is the runt and since he...
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    Leg bands aren't working?

    I have 4, 8 week old RIRs that I tried to put velcro strips on for ID purposes. I tried purple first but half the flock went crazy running after the poor chick with the strip. I took that off and tried a yellow that was close to their leg color. It worked for a few minutes, and then a couple...
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    looking for buff orpingtons or delaware pullets/hens

    I don't live near a hatchery, and despite listing on Craig's List and haunting TSC I have not been able to find any BOs or delawares. Looking for pullets around the same age as my 8 week old flock of BAs and RIRs. Will consider older if they are available. Located in central PA, close to State...
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    The Age-Old Question: pullets or roos?

    I have 6 7 week old australorps. I bought them straight run and figured I'd end up with a couple of roos, but it looks like I might have 4 roosters! Two I am sure are pullets, 2 I am pretty convinces are roos, but the remaining 2 I'm not sure of. The have redder combs and wattles, but are not...
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    segregated chicks?

    I have 6 6week old black australorps since they were a day old. 3 days ago I picked up 4 rhode island reds that are also 6 weeks olds. I put them in the coop together and stayed with them awhile, and seemed to do fine with each other. They still are not aggressive with each other-but unless I...
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    Coop is done...well almost :)

    Our almost 6 week old BAs moved into their coop tonight. My husband did an awesome job. There is still some finish work to do- painting the outside and putting the run up, but it's livable for them- and they're not in my house! Going to see a man tomorrow about a couple of rhode island reds...
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    Are rhode island reds family friendly?

    I've been looking for some buff orp or golden comet pullets, but haven't had any luck in my area. I did put a listing on Craig's list and I had one reply from a gentleman with RIRs. I know they produce well, but I've heard they're flighty and high-strung. Have you found that to be true? I...
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    Can I put my brooder outside?

    I hope I'm not asking a question that has been covered already, but if anyone knows I'd appreciate your comments. I have 6 5 week old chicks. 5 are feathered in well, but I have 6th that is lagging behind. She is about 1/2 way feathered. Currently they are in the house, but of course at...
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    Coop construction has begun! :)

    My 6 BAs are growing like weeds, and at a month old I was beginning to worry about where I was going to move them to. DH had said he'd build a coop, but I've seen his schedule, so I didn't figure there was any way that it would be done by the time I needed it. Well, I have been pleasantly...
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    Hi from central PA

    Hi everyone! I'm just starting out with chickens. I've already had some questions answered on the forum- everybody has been very friendly and informative. ): A little bit about me: Right now I'm a sahm to DS6, DD5, DS4, and DS3. When they all get to school, I'm sure I'll be headed back to...
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    fresh air coops?

    I'm looking into plans for a permanent chicken coop and stumbled onto fresh-air coops. I guess the theory is that chickens are hardier than we think when it comes to the cold, and having a large amount of ventilation will keep them healthier than closed spaces. Some coop's fronts were all...
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    chicken tractor vs coop ?

    Hi! I'm just getting started raising chickens. I'm planning on 6-8 hens. Right now I'm in the 'research' stage. We have a large backyard, so I have plenty of room for either a coop or tractor. I like the fresh grass for the hens with a tractor- but do you find tractors leave brown patches...
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