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    Babies Came!!!

    Quote: My wife and kids will probably name them but if they can't tell 'em apart. May have to put name tags on 'em Personally I'm not really keen on naming them since most of them are destined for the freezer and I'm the one who will have to "do the deed" Knowing me, if I name them I'll get...
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    Babies Came!!!

    I have Buff Orpingtons
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    Babies Came!!!

    I got mine today too. All 15 are in the brooder and doing wonderful.
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    Nest box designs

    Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have any input on putting the boxes on the outside in a cold climate? My coop is only 4X4X8 so space is at a premium.
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    Need Help My Dog Is Chasing After My Chickens!!

    I may be new to chickens, but I raised sled dogs for 10 years so I know a thing or two about dogs You dog has collie in her? She isn't trying to KILL/EAT the chickens? My guess is her herding instincts are kicking in! She's trying to herd them but doesn't really know how. Make sure the dog...
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    Your favourite 'dual purpose' meat breed?

    I'm new to chickens, but my "farmer" mom swears by Buff Orps.
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    Hi from Maine

    Hi New member here from Maine. My 15 Buff orpington chicks will arrive from cackle hatchery May 17! My mom had chickens (along with ducks, turkeys, pigs, and cows) on her farm but that was after I had moved out of the house so I have no real experience with them. She has given me a lot of...
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    Nest box designs

    I'm new to chickens. My 15 Buff Orpington chicks will arrive from Cackle Hatchery on May 17th. I'm finishing my coop and working on nesting boxes. I've ordered 10 pullets - how many nesting boxes do I need? buff orps are big, how big should the boxes be? 15X15X12? how high off the floor...
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