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We are thinking of moving to Templeton MA or towns in that area. I'm looking for chicken friendly towns. We will be on 2 acres hopefully. I'm just wonder what experiences people have had. Currently I am in Rehoboth and haven't had any problems but we are looking to move. Thanks

Oh how cool. That is definitely an option. We were just going to divide up the run but this is super cute. My husband was talking about making a chicken tractor. I will show him this when he gets home from work. Thanks for sharing. I love the domed shape or what else would you call that...

Yeah, I'm finding that raising chickens is forcing me to deal with loss. Probably not a bad thing since I tend to be sensitive and will have to deal with losing birds from time to time.

Oh, I'm so sorry! What a heartbreaking loss.

Incidentally I lost a hen today. She was older. She had been staying close to the coop for a few days but some of the older ones do that. She didn't seem to want to eat much yesterday. Today she just was lethargic. I brought her in (maybe I shouldn't have) cleaned off her bottom and tried...

They have hardly any feathers right now. In a week or so I will transition them to a crate in the back where it gets cool but still inside and will obviously use a heat lamp. I do have 12 hens but was thinking of segregating them from the chicks once outside. Is that a good idea? My husband...

Any opinions on when my chicks can be transferred to outside coop? They range from 2-3 weeks. My next step is to take them out of my dining room area and put them in my back laundry room in a crate with the heat lamp. At what point can they handle the temps on their own? I have never raised...

Wow they already have chicks? I've been calling TSC daily. They finally took my number and said they would call when the chicks come in. I think I'm fine with more RI Reds or maybe Barred Rock. I'll see what they have. Anyone here ever have a Jersey Giant?

This is my first year so I'm a newbie. Does TSC tend to carry specific breeds like RI Reds/Barred Rock? And are they sexed? I'm in Southern MA and am looking for 6 or 7 chicks. How much are they usually? Thanks

Yes, I may end up going there too. Hopefully they will have it at the TSC near us. Although there are 3 or so not too far away. Thanks

Does anyone know of any mills in South Eastern MA that might have organic feed? The one I was told to go to no longer carries organic which means they just buy it from someone else anyway.