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lareynadenada

lareynadenada

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8 Years
Nov 29, 2011
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Blackfoot Idaho
Hi everyone! Just retired so starting a new flock, haven't had chickens in many years so I feel like I have forgotten everything. Got 12 SLW and 3 buff orpingtons from a feed store at one week old they're now about a month and all doing great. the 3 Buff's were replacements for my grandsons (they incubated them in class) got at 1 day both died so grandma replaced them, Got 15 banties from Cackle Hatchery they sent 3 extra. I think that was a bad omen one of each breed has died. Apparently I either forgot or never knew about pasty butt (do now the hard way). anyway, hubby working hard on hen house. Chicks started in livingroom and have moved to covered porch. Can't wait to move them to new digs. Wish me luck!!!! Arlene
 
Good Luck Arlene and Welcome
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from Rural New York ! I am sure a lot will come flooding back to you .. But there are so many great areas on this site and helpful people ready to answer any questions or Jog your Memory ! My Husband is out pounding away on a Second and Larger and Needed Coop for me !!!! Though I will be some time with chicks still in my house I have two scampering around in my incubator now .. With hope for a few more over the weekend .. Good Luck with your Flock !
 
Welcome to BYC. You are going to love this site. Their is an answer to almost any question you may have and then some. If you can't find it just ask and you will get an answer.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody!!! Thought I lost another chick today but got his bottom cleaned off hubby warmed him up and he is walking and eating/drinking so I still have hope, sheesh thought he was a goner.
We have a nephew in Michigan (Fowlerville)it is beautiful there! He has chickens too!
 
OK so having so much trouble with the dreaded "pasty butt" I am wondering if it is what I am feeding them??? Just chick starter from feed store, any thing else I should be doing? Exlax? lol
 

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