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    Wanted day old chicks to pick up or ship to SE Michigan

    Miraculously two chicks hatched! I was preparing to drive an hour and a half to pick up some chicks near flint, and my husband called to say we had chicks!
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    Wanted day old chicks to pick up or ship to SE Michigan

    I have a broody hen who needs chicks ASAP! She has been sitting for 3.5 weeks, and her eggs show no signs of hatching, poor girl. Looking for large fowl only. Thanks!
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    Two Broodies, One nest, Twenty-sumthin eggs

    I'm so glad to have this forum to turn to when I have questions! I have a broody blue cochin who has been on eggs for 2 weeks, and now my black cochin has started sitting. They have both hatched out clutches in the past and have been good mothers. I have a little version of my big coop which...
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    How Old is your Oldest Chicken?

    I have a barred rock who was passed down to me from an aunt. I don't know how old she is exactly, but she's at least 8, I'm guessing 9 or 10. Her poor feet are all swollen, but she's still the bossiest bird in the flock. Mean old Lulu....
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    broiler feed - looking for a brand I can't recall the name of!

    Thank you so much! That's the one.
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    Advice on how to repel your chickens/flock form eating hostas and other ornamental garden plants

    I have one or two hens who love the hostas. I had also read that chickens would not eat them, but I just ended up digging each one up and moving them to the front yard to save them!
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    broiler feed - looking for a brand I can't recall the name of!

    About a year ago I purchased a bag of poultry feed that was monochromatic with drawings of a duckling, a chick, and maybe a baby turkey or goose on it, and I've not been able to find it again. Does this description sound familiar to anyone? It was non medicated and for a mixed flock of young birds.
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    barred rock chick?

    Thanks everyone. It does have a light spot on it's head (more prominent when it was younger) and its cute, fuzzy behind is also light in color. I believe the comb is single, but it is small still.
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    barred rock chick?

    Hi all, Is this a barred rock chick: https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/7347651/width/400/flags/LL I bought hatching eggs, and was supposed to have six buff orpingtons and one white cochin. Instead out popped five buff orpingtons, one white cochin, and this nugget. Thanks!
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    Hey Gang! Whatcha think of my plans and Rooster issue?

    Congratulations on your new flock! I can hear my rooster 1/2 mile down the road right now, but once the leaves are back on the trees (lots of trees here!) you can't hear him nearly as far away. Even now he's not loud enough to bother anyone. Have fun!
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    Broody hen in February (in Michigan!)

    I've been reading through some older posts on broody hens in the winter, but I'm wondering if anyone has any input on my specific situation. I have an orpington hen who has successfully raised two previous batches of chicks for me (good mama!) and she has started hoarding eggs and pecking at...
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    Post your ''Other'' Uses for feed bags

    I save mine up and mail them to my friend Gwen, who makes all kinds of things out of them - bags, wallets, checkbook covers, journals, etc! Her website is below: http://www.werpiecework.blogspot.com/
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    Barred rock flight height?

    My rocks could fly over our 5 foot fence when they were younger (and lighter weight). They are great birds! I have a 9 year old barred rock who is so crotchety and mean, but so clever and curious still! I love her! Wing clipping is easy and harmless; I definitely recommend it if you want your...
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    How many people eat there chickens on this form

    Quote: I will take a crack at answering this! I have never butchered or processed one of my birds. I am struggling with the thought of starting to due to a VERY crowded bachelor coop this year. My birds are dual purpose, and the cockerels are getting older, so the possibility of eating them...
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    3 month old orpington/cochin mutts - all cockerels?!

    Quote: It was the hottest July in my memory! Often over 100 degrees. Maybe there's something to your farmer's theory...
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    3 month old orpington/cochin mutts - all cockerels?!

    Quote: I've never had cochin males, so I hadn't realized that. Thanks for the info! I guess I'll have to wait for a cockadoodle doo (or five).
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    3 month old orpington/cochin mutts - all cockerels?!

    I got them from under my broody! And that is good to hear. There is hope yet that I have some pullets.
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