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    California - Northern

    Ups and downs and ups. Ups: currently getting an average of 7-8 eggs daily from various birds - 11 chicken hens, one duck hen. I'm a victim of my own bad chicken math. Excess eggs are inexpensively sold to friends to offset feed costs. Downs: Buddy the dog is a confirmed chicken murderer, with...
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    California - Northern

    It’s only supposed to be 95 here tomorrow, but it is certain we’re going to see 100+ in the summer. So a misting system might be in my future as well. Breed selection would play a big part in heat tolerance as well, no? I was thinking RI reds, but am eager to be shown why that’s not the best idea.
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    California - Northern

    I’m in a brand new member in southern Nevada county. I’m on a skosh under 10 acres of raw land (with well) and am wanting to keep some poultry. Starting with chickens, but ducks will also happen. I’m thinking four egg layers to start with, kept in a mobile coop/tractor until Autumn rains...
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