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Ideas of breed from my surprise? [/IMG] This was my June 10th surprise - 53 chicks all chickens all standard sized.

4.5 Month update: My surprise arrived around Memorial Day weekend. I initially had 49 chicks, lost 2 feather footed little ones in the first few days, but all others made it to adulthood. I sold 12, and had a major loss to a predator in month 3... but prior to then I was able to do a tally...

Hi friends, I am looking for a chicken butcher / processor in the Traverse City area. In essence, I'm looking for a butcher whom I can bring my live cockerels to, and they can dispatch and process them for me. Also, what is the cost? I'm looking and hoping for less than $2 per bird, but don't...

A few more... Any ideas of breeds?? The first maybe a female jungle fowl? I tried doing a better job on showing the different combs on the white chickens. I love the all grey, light grey one. A very friendly bird! The reddish ones are mean as heck.. I'm thinking it must be a...

My chicks have made it a month. Started with 49, lost two Cochins in the first week, still at 47 (45 chickens, 2 ducks). Can anyone help me ID a few of these? I have 6 fully white chickens, with two different kinds of combs. Also, the pretty light grey one - any ideas? Easter egger...

After spending a few days with my surprise, I think I have a few figured out: 2 rouen ducks 4 white crested black polish 2 Dominique 2 Delaware 3 RIW 1 either spitzhaben or silver hamberg 2 Plymouth Rock 2 Egyptian Famouis 4 Phoenix 1 mottled houdan 2 lakenvelder 1 buff Orpington or cherry...

Here are a few pics to show the variety:

Also got my surprise this a.m. 49 total. 47 chicks, 2 ducks. Of those: 2 Rouen ducks 3 crested polish ( corrected to 4!! They move a lot!) 1 cherry egger (looks like) Several feather footed bantams Lots of chipmunks Might be a turkey, not sure yet, he's a little on the small size... All...

Mine also shipped today - 6 lbs.

I'm looking for a local feed store in the Sutton's Bay / Traverse City / Cedar area - prefer local, small business, and one that people would recommend. Any ideas for a good place for my chicken feed? We are new to the area and need to stock up.

Ok, my invoice didn't have any notations. I guess I truly get a surprise. Thanks for your quick reply!

Just got my ship date of May 28th. I had asked for some runner ducks if there were any leftovers, but didn't see any notations on the shipping notice I just recieved. For those of you that had made special requests, where was this noted? Will keep you all posted on contents once it arrives...

I'm not able to order and get my chicks till early June, so, that was why I was doing the mail order route. Thanks for all of your insights and feedback. Hope you're hanging in there with the weather and storms.

Hey northern michigan friends... Two questions for you. 1. Have you ordered from cackle hatchery, and, 2., if so, how many days did it take for your package to arrive? For those of you that used other mail order chicks w/ usps services - where were your chicks shipped from, and on average...

@dealfinder500 Now that you have had a month and they are feathering out, what breeds did you end up with in the end? How are they overall health and size wise?

I'm up north, TC area.... What predators are people usually dealing with? Any weasels? Fox? We are new to the area and are out in the county in a mostly wooded-esque area, but only a few miles from city limits. No stray cats. I currently have a mass infestation of kangaroo mice, so I know I...

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New new newbie. My hubby and I just purchased a home in Cedar, Michigan. The previous owner left behind his started chicken coup(s) (run set up never used) and several rabbit hutches. The previous owner passed unexpectedly, and we were able to buy the home from the estate. Being a Yooper, I...