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  1. jesse_levi

    How many chickens do we all have? 60,083 and counting.

    44008+6=44014 1-Rhode Island Red 1-Barred Plymouth Rock 2-Buff Orpingtons 2-Cinnamon Queens
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    calling any one from missouri

    Hello. I don't mean to just jump in at the last moment but I'm new to the site.I live in Kansas city. I went to the state fair on the second day,there were some good looking birds there.
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    At what age should I start my chicks on grit?

    I am buying chicks that are 4weeks old.I have heard that you should start them on grit at anytime from 2-8 weeks.I remember that our chicks on the farm always had a natural supply of grits anywhere that they roamed. Anyway,this time I am raising them in a suburban setting,And was just curious...
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    Hello from Kansas City,MO.

    Thank you all so much for the warm welcome.I actually found a woman that lives a mile south of Worlds of Fun,(which is just north of me by about 8 miles)And she has a whole bunch of chicks for sale.It turns out that her Father ,lives by Truman Lake and has a Small hatchery,she brings the pullets...
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    Hello from Kansas City,MO.

    Quote: Thanks for all the info! I really like Chanteclers,but can't have roosters here.Thanks,though. I would be interested in the swaps for sure.and,how would I contact ByNatureFarms?
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    Naked Neck/Turken Thread

    I love Turkens or Naked necks or whatever you want to call them.We used to have some,but that was years ago. If anyone lives near KC and has any ,I would be more than interested!
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    Hello from Kansas City,MO.

    Quote: I can keep 20 chickens with the exception of a rooster.I'm only looking to keep 5 or 6,though.I wish that I could keep a rooster here,a flock just isn't the same without them.
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    Rhode island red vs Production red vs Cherry egger???? Which one?

    I did some research and here is an excerpt from a local hatchery "Called Cherry Eggers because of the diversity of red shades of the plumage, they have been selectively bred from an original Rhode Island Red Hen X New Hampshire Red Rooster. The eggs Cherry Egger Chickens lay range in color from...
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    Rhode island red vs Production red vs Cherry egger???? Which one?

    There is a lady in my area claiming to sell all 3 kinds:idunno Rhode island reds Production reds Cherry eggers Does anyone here have any preferences one way or the other? Or info on their dispositions? I'm just looking to buy a few (4-6) hens for my backyard as layers/pets. Thanks
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    **UPDATE with pics (pg. 4)!!** Rhode Island Red, Hen or Roo? PICS!

    I would have to say it's a hen.Short tail feathers and hackle.
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    Can chickens eat snow?

    Since snow has a density of roughly 8-10 percent water,it would would make me think that a chickens body would work 90 percent harder metabolize it. I do see that keeping the water thawed poses a problem where you live. I know that they make heated waterers,that's if you have electricity to your...
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    Black or Red?

    Thank You,Sharon. I was kind of leaning towards those anyway,because I have had red and black's before.But that was on the farm and I had them more for egg production.Now,I live in the "Burbs" and have recently realized just how much I missed the company of my chickens.I'm wanting them just as...
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    Black or Red?

    I'm guessing that would be the same a cinnamon queen? If I'm right they're a cross of a RIR Roo,And a Silver Laced Wyandotte Hen. Thank you very much for your info!
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    Black or Red?

    I am getting ready to start a small backyard flock of about 4-6 pullets.The hatchery that I am receiving them from sells Black sex-link,Red sex-link and Cinnamon queens. Does anybody here have any advice on what breed does the best in a backyard situation?which ones are the friendliest? I have...
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    Hello from Kansas City,MO.

    Hello,I'm new to this site.I just found these questions and reposted them.Sorry for the delay. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?-No.I grew up on a farm and had a flock up until three years ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now?-None....But,I am going...
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