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I have two bantam mille fluer hens and a buff orp mix named Helga who I am convinced is actually a dog. Sometimes she comes to work with me and most days she sneaks into the house in the morning to lay her egg in my sink! I lost my sweet little roo (frizzle cochin) last month to a stray dog and decided to get a *couple* more as a replacement. I somehow ended up with 23 chicks in the brooder that are a mix of Polish (all colors), barred rock, buff orp, silkie, ISA brown, and 3 mystery chicks. I am hoping they all are as friendly as Helga! Thanks for welcoming me!
Hi Emily! Tell us about your current flock![]()
I have two bantam mille fluer hens and a buff orp mix named Helga who I am convinced is actually a dog. Sometimes she comes to work with me and most days she sneaks into the house in the morning to lay her egg in my sink! I lost my sweet little roo (frizzle cochin) last month to a stray dog and decided to get a *couple* more as a replacement. I somehow ended up with 23 chicks in the brooder that are a mix of Polish (all colors), barred rock, buff orp, silkie, ISA brown, and 3 mystery chicks. I am hoping they all are as friendly as Helga! Thanks for welcoming me!