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  1. Cluckingitup

    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    If you haven't found it yet, according to Picture This app, the plant is Halbert-leaf Yellow Violet. Botanical name: Viola Hastata. Will have yellow and purple blooms in April and May. I got the app to identify plants with berries that are safe or not for my chickens.
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    There used to be a random peacock wandering in the field across the street from Giant in Jennersville. Haven't seen in it in over a year now though. The peacocks at Plumpton Park Zoo are probably mimicking the kids who chase them yelling "come back", while trying to get a feather!
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Hi! I am not too far from you- Chester County, about a mile from Maryland. I had 5 in a coop that is 4X6 (not counting nesting box spaces) and they were fine last winter. Only 2-3 times did the small waterer I keep inside have a little ice on top, outside waterer is a different story. We do get...
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    Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

    Good Morning! I live in SE PA, Chester County. I have 26 Australorps that are 6 ½ wks old. Currently they are in my garage in a 4 X 8 brooder that they are outgrowing! I would like to put them in their coop/run today but looks like the weather at night is going to dip into the 30/40’s at night...
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    Hatchery Chicks

    Yes she ordered RIR from them.
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    Hatchery Chicks

    So glad they arrived alive!
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    Hatchery Chicks

    I will be holding onto them for awhile, just in case. Since they are raised together, maybe my son will take 2 as long as they get along, just incase something happens to one. We both have property that borders wooded areas. Guess we'll see. I wouldn't mind having a hen hatch out...
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    Hatchery Chicks

    Sorry about your chickens, that was a fear of mine. I am glad they are sending you replacement chicks. It sounds like a nice mix you ordered.
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    Hatchery Chicks

    I did check the hatchery website but did not find any statement referencing this. I was just wondering what I could expect. A friend of mine ordered 50 chicks from a hatchery in Quakertown, PA, 4 months ago and was fortunate enough to get all females. If I have too many roos, I am sure I...
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    Hatchery Chicks

    Thanks everyone for your input. I can only imagine how difficult it is to sex day old chicks! Here's hoping to only 2 and it gets along with my current roo. I also thought I was just going to be able to keep my 1st 6! I guess not! My son is already talking about adding more......
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    Hatchery Chicks

    I am splitting this batch with my son. This will be his first batch of chickens. I am going to keep 8/9 of the girls and he will take the rest. My current rooster has 4 hens and 3 are really getting feathers tore up. The top hen even chases my rooster around so he is pretty calm, and has...
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    Hatchery Chicks

    I ordered 25 female black australorp chicks from Myer Hatchery (?Forks, Pa) and I received 26 live beautiful little ones. They were hatched on August 05, 20. I was hoping for 25 female chicks, but I have my suspicions that I may have a few males. This is my first time ordering from...
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    If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...

    Not my idea but I read in another BYC conversation that a farming family would hang a dead rat/mouse inside the chicken coop (in a wire cradle) during summer months. Flies would lay eggs and when hatched the maggots would drop onto the floor for chickens to eat. I have never tried this but...
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    Christmas gifts

    Just like this guy. :lau
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    My Dog is eating chicken poop, is this harmful?

    I have 3 dogs and was just at the vet with one of them and asked this question. I was concerned with them getting salmonella. He said that unless they already have a compromised immune system, they should be fine. I try to stop them from eating chicken poo, but they find it as tasty as the...
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    Christmas gifts

    Good idea for grit. Mine are constantly dumping the grit & calcium I put out. That would be funny
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    Christmas gifts

    @Love my chickens 25 I am liking that book! I have a few how to raise chicken books, but now that I have them this one looks like the next read! Aren’t the earring cute. Could be a good conversation starter.
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    Christmas gifts

    @MrFluffyandGirls Great boots when it’s wet and muddy out. I told the kids I was going to wear the chicken leg socks with shorts this summer. I think they are regretting that gift!
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    Christmas gifts

    @SBFChickenGirl I love them! I saw an ad on FB. I may drop hints for birthday gift.
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    Christmas gifts

    I finally got chickens Spring 2019. Since then my family has loving (most of the time) teased me about my obsession with my new hobby. This Christmas it was easy to get me gifts. I love them all! Anyone else get “chicken” type gifts?
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