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highforestfarms

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Oct 6, 2012
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Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the chicken world. The hubs just approved my plan to have a few backyard birds for eggs & a project for the little. I appreciate any tips or advice, coops, breeds, etc. I'm a fan of the Lavender Orpingtons & Barred Rock, based on some research & friend who have flocks. I really would like to have a healthy hearty breed to start with. Also what age chicken is the best to buy?
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well, you can get day old chicks mailed to you but you have to keep them in a brooder for 6 weeks ( some kind of a box with a heat light in it ) witch is the route we take. you don't have as good of chance of getting them sexed the way you want, but also don't have to worry as much about them infecting your current chickens with some disease. good luck to ya. :)
 
Hi and :welcome

We've always gotten chicks, it's a cute experience watching them grow up, as long as you're sure to get hens if you aren't allowed roosters. :lol:
The feed stores round here sell sexed chicks. You should be able to find some in your area.

I hope you find all the info you need here, and enjoy the site. :D
 
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I found a few hatcheries in my area, middle TN, but I don't think any of the feed stores around sell chicks on a regular basis. I have noticed that chicks are much cheaper than pullets, and they sound like a fun adventure. We don't have any restrictions on chickens in our area, so aside from annoying the neighbors I wouldn't mind a rooster.
 

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