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    Back on the chain gang haha

    Thanks
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    Back on the chain gang haha

    Hey guys... Well I got out of raising chickens about 4 yrs ago (due to health reasons) I had about 30 at the time and all went to good homes. Now I'm back starting with 3 Plymouth Rocks. I missed not having any for awhile, but glad to be back.
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    Back in the Game

    Hey everyone. My name is Dave and I live in Southern New Jersey. Been out of touch for a while. This has always been one of my favorite sites on the web. Anyway, I had a flock of 30 until last Summer. I had to have a knee replacement that really went bad infected twice. left me incapacitated for...
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    Training chickens to go in at night...

    I have found that if I leave them inside the coop for a couple days. They get to feel comfortable in there and when they venture out in the run they feel much more relaxed to go in. It usually works pretty good for the night as well. Mine always follow each other. So if 1 or 2 head in, the rest...
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    Miniature Chickens?

    I got 2 miniatures from the feed store were I get all my chickens. Didn't know it at the time. 1 is a BO & 1 is a White Leghorn are these possible?
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    Black Snakes

    Hey thanks alot. I do have some youngons but I keep them in my garage till they get older.
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    Black Snakes

    The other day I got quite a surprise. I went out to collect the usual eggs and was surprised by a 4 ft. Black Snake curled up in 1 of the nesting boxes. I am not afraid of snakes so I stuck my hand in and pulled him out. As far as I could tell he swallowed 1 egg (could see the lump). I put him...
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    New Jersey

    It may be a ride but Butterhof's in Egg Harbor City can get you whatever you want :)
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    Got sand? You should!

    I was a big advocate for sand. Easy to clean, easy to get, well until this winter. I'm in Jersey & it was pretty rough. I have 15 birds & February i needed to give the coop a good cleaning. It was no fun! The sand was very damp due to my chickens going out into the snow & bringing their wet feet...
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    pross/cons of chickens?

    Hi! I don't blame you with the cost. Do you have a coop ? This may sound repetitious but, it really depends on the number. I have 15. It costs me about $18 every three weeks for a 50 lb. bag of feed. You can really cut down on feed cost with table scraps & letting them forage (outside the run if...
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    Hatchery vs. Local Feed Store

    I totally agree. At least my feed store stands behind what they sell. I know they order them from breeders, but I like to see my chicks and choose the ones I want. Also they guarantee a 99% pullet rate if you so choose to have all hens. I ended up with 1 roo for 15 chicks. Not bad. I wanted a...
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    Hatchery vs. Local Feed Store

    I'm glad so many have had good luck with hatcheries, but I would rather support my local business. And most of all, I don't want to open a box & find dead chicks. To each its own.
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    Hatchery vs. Local Feed Store

    Definitely FEED STORE. First, they'll stand behind what they sell. Second, they're local and you can deal with them face to face. 3rd, I don't know about yours, but mine can order specific breeds if you want, but most of all you can personally deal with them. If you order chicks by mail, what do...
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    Sponsored Post Tips From Nutrena: The Heat is On, But is heating the coop really necessary in winter?

    Hey everybody! I'm in South Jersey & this winter has been pretty tough. It's been way below freezing for weeks at a time. I was worried at 1st about my birds & contemplated putting a heat lamp in the coop. Well, my coop isn't insulated & has pretty much been cold. I did staple some garbage bags...
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    New Jersey

    Well let me tell you :) My chickens have done great during the cold. Plenty of fresh air. If you need a place to get more chicks, let me know. I'm in Mays Landing & Butterhof's is the place to go...
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    New Jersey

    Howdy neighbor! My family and I are in Mays Landing (just a stones throw away). This chicken thing is kinda new to me, started last Spring. I have 14 hens & 1 rooster. They are all great birds & I love them. They consist of 4 RS's, 2 BS, 4 BO's, 4 EE's & my Rooster is an EE, he's beautiful. The...
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    Got sand? You should!

    Man that sounds great I'm envious. It must be great to have access to sand with shells already mixed in. Use the fine in your picture. Good Luck!
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    Starting a flock

    Square feet, but I would go 4.
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    Comment by 'dwgov' in article 'The Lowdown on Red Sex Links'

    And to Phoenixxx, I'm in Jersey & this has been a brutal winter. My RSL's have been fine. No heat or insulation in the coop & the continue to lay great!
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    Comment by 'dwgov' in article 'The Lowdown on Red Sex Links'

    I have 4 RS's in my flock with 3 EE (being a Roo) 4 BO's & 4 BS's. 15 total after I swore I'd keep it to 8. Oh well, I love them all, but the RS's were my 1st & still my favorites...
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