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Thank you so much for this advice. I have concurred and followed every bit of it in this process. However, you never warned of chicken math. I and my three wee ones (including the said TEENAGER) drove three hours to pick up our six chicks we ordered from a hatchery. The next day we drove those hours again(6hrs . Round trip) to replace a chick that failed to thrive( just happened to be the TEENAGERS) and ended up adding two more to that. We are now 8 weeks into having a happy flock and my children are better for it. Your advice has been referenced often.
 
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Rachel Taylor said:
I think it's great how she did research before hand. Most teenagers just think of baby chicks in love how cute they are but it sounds like she's pretty serious about this. I admire her for that
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As did I. I tried to teach the kids to have a voice. To research and ponder and pick the battle. I have no problem with a well educated, well thought out proposal. Besides if you dont ask then your chances of getting what you want is reduced to zero.
 
KindVonDerMond said:
Not yet! But we're planning the coop and will start constructing it soon. We should have our flock by spring!
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Monkeywithacoop said:
Dear Diary,
My intelligent, beautiful, and quirky 15 yo walked into my room and said," we need to talk ". Expecting the worst case scenario of this age group, I sat on the bed and gave her my full attention. "Shoot.." She look me in the eye and said ," I've got this problem and its been going on for a while". "umhmm....", said I. Her face looked a bit down and she said," I have stayed up late nights and spent time at school doing research. I have talked to friends and joined forums just trying to find answers and I think I can talk to you about this now". " Hey you", I replied," You can tell me whatever anytime. There is no judgment here. What is troubling you", I asked? " I know it may sound crazy and weird but.." she hesitated. " Look", I said while giving her a hug and cracking a grin," 90% of you is crazy and weird but I love that about you so don't worry about how it sounds". She looked me in the eye and said, " Chickens". " Excuse me...whatwasthat", I replied a bit confused. " Chickens", she repeated. " I have been thinking alot about chickens and I think we should have some", her voice nervously trailing off a bit at the end. " For dinner", I asked? She stared at me, eyes narrowing, brows pinching, and sneered, " Ugh. That was rude". " What...What did I do", I asked in complete confusion? "Having chickens... as in owning chickens, raising chickens", her voice rising in intensity. " oh....hmm....I dunno...I guess... sure", I mumbled, rantingly, confused by my elation that this was the subject of her need to talk and confusion as to where and how to begin the journey. Several hours and days and emails and texts later, I am here. New to a site full of wonderful information, proudly discovered and shown to me by my amazing kid. Cheers!
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KindVonDerMond said:
I'm the teenager, and don't worry, I'M the one pulling on the reigns.
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KindVonDerMond said:
Not yet! But we're planning the coop and will start constructing it soon. We should have our flock by spring!
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This is by far the best series of introduction posts I've ever read. There should be an award or something. WELCOME TO THE MADNESS! I stalked this forum for two years planning, changing plans, questioning my sanity and other things before I finally got some chicks. It really made it almost stress free. Jump in anywhere, keep us posted on your progress.
 
Monkeywithacoop said:
Thank you so much for this advice. I have concurred and followed every bit of it in this process. However, you never warned of chicken math. I and my three wee ones (including the said TEENAGER) drove three hours to pick up our six chicks we ordered from a hatchery. The next day we drove those hours hours again(6hrs . Round trip) to replace a chick that failed to thrive( just happened to be the TEENAGERS) and ended up adding two more to that. We are now 8 weeks into being having a happy flock and my children are better for it. Your advice has been referenced often.
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LOL! Ok, I'm late to this thread but I beg to differ. Someone did warn of chicken math in the early posts, I just read them. ;) Now I have to go stalker and find other threads to find out how you guys are doing.
 
dpenning said:
This is by far the best series of introduction posts I've ever read. There should be an award or something. WELCOME TO THE MADNESS! I stalked this forum for two years planning, changing plans, questioning my sanity and other things before I finally got some chicks. It really made it almost stress free. Jump in anywhere, keep us posted on your progress.
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Thank you!
 
dpenning said:
LOL! Ok, I'm late to this thread but I beg to differ. Someone did warn of chicken math in the early posts, I just read them. ;) Now I have to go stalker and find other threads to find out how you guys are doing.
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I stand corrected...if you knew my kids you would understand those words come out of my mouth often. We are working on filling in the details from where we were then to now, complete with pictures. And yes ...we do have our lovely girls now. They are family. Glad I took the time to listen to her.
 

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