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[leslielbk]

Hi So Sorry to hear about your loss. I’ve dealt with foxes before, and it is not fun
Are you interested only in Cochins?

No, but I like big birds because they're harder for hawks to carry off. At least deterring one predator...I've got 19 chicks in a brooder in my living room (oy!!) of 5 different breeds. The new run is weensy compared to the old, but with chainlink, razor wire, sniper tower, alligator mote, sirens, and highbeam spotlights.

 

[chrisb01]

Lakeland, FL here! I am new to raising chickens and will have about 25 this week. I just jumped right in with this! No really, someone is giving me 25 birds in exchange for feed. I am not sure what breeds, age or sex they are. Anyone in Lakeland that can come help me out once I get them. You will be gifted a couple of chickens for it.

Let me know, I'll come over and help.. I'm in the north side of Lakeland, Banana Rd, I'm set with chicken, so no need for the gift.. (I'll take a beer if, if you have one)

 

[Cadencernr]

Let me know, I'll come over and help.. I'm in the north side of Lakeland, Banana Rd, I'm set with chicken, so no need for the gift.. (I'll take a beer if, if you have one)

We are neighbors!! I am off of W. Socrum Loop. Those chickens didn't happen as planned. I only have two now. I have a Black Sex Link and a Barred Rock that I think is a rooster. I am headed to the auction on Saturday morning to get a couple more

 

[Cadencernr]

Let me know, I'll come over and help.. I'm in the north side of Lakeland, Banana Rd, I'm set with chicken, so no need for the gift.. (I'll take a beer if, if you have one)

Do you free range yours? I am trying to figure out which breeds are going to work best for my yard. I have 6.5 acres and a large coop that they will be housed in at night. I know I should probably go with larger birds. Any suggestions?

 

[chrisb01]

Do you free range yours? I am trying to figure out which breeds are going to work best for my yard. I have 6.5 acres and a large coop that they will be housed in at night. I know I should probably go with larger birds. Any suggestions?

I do free range mine.. I agree that you should go with larger breeds, for various reasons.. Keep them in the coop till they get a little size on them and know 'this is home'..

 

[chrisb01]

We are neighbors!! I am off of W. Socrum Loop. Those chickens didn't happen as planned. I only have two now. I have a Black Sex Link and a Barred Rock that I think is a rooster. I am headed to the auction on Saturday morning to get a couple more

Cool, glad to know I have someone nearby I could talk to about chicken.. PLS, where's the auction, I'd like to go myself.. Do you have info about it??

 

[chrisb01]

Do you free range yours? I am trying to figure out which breeds are going to work best for my yard. I have 6.5 acres and a large coop that they will be housed in at night. I know I should probably go with larger birds. Any suggestions?

There's a section here in BYC that show the diff breeds, sizes and such info.. Maybe another member can point it out to us..

Here it is: www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/chicken-breeds.16/

 

[Cadencernr]

Cool, glad to know I have someone nearby I could talk to about chicken.. PLS, where's the auction, I'd like to go myself.. Do you have info about it??

I believe it is in thonotasassa and it's tomorrow at 1

 

[chrisb01]

I believe it is in thonotasassa and it's tomorrow at 1

Thanks, I'll look it up..

 

[chrisb01]

For the benefit of all interested, the farm auction/swap is tomorrow at Antioch Feed & Farm Supply, 12650 McIntosh Rd. Thonotossasa, Florida 33592 - (813) 986-5611.. Wish I had my BYC t-shirt to wear there..