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Quote: Nah, she doesn't know you're laughing at her. One of my dogs is dumb as a stump (in some ways), and he loves to ham it up for his people - when we start laughing at something he's doing, he redoubles his efforts. Our other, smarter dog (in my picture) has been known to play the occasional practical joke, even...he very carefully and deliberately pantsed a friend of mine once on a camping trip, stalking him until he was in the middle of a mud puddle answering a call of nature....
 
jubilee orp cockeral, big guy , had 2 inquiries but no follow through...going to cull him asap because he is crowing right outside the kids bedroom. not sure if he is meaty enough to eat though, haven't picked him up recently....any takers?
 
BackwoodsDiva said:
so, my dilemma is this....started out with six....fox got two....now, four is not looking like enough....o.k. i'll admit it, i REALLY like them...they so funny.....so, do i gt more little fuzz balls and have two generations of chickens or do i pay more for ones that are closer to the age of my girls right now...either way, i have to introduce new stock to my flock...just trying to figure out the best way to feed the addiction....

thoughts?
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Either way works. You have to figure out what you want and need. I like to keep a few new ones each year so I have new blood and fresh layers (especially in the fall when they're all molting). I also like to hatch my own birds, but that's a personal preference - they're much friendlier, I know they're clean and disease/pest free, and we eat the extra roosters. My situation is not right for everyone and like I said, you gotta figure out what you want and need.
 
I also have birds of various ages, as I hatch pretty much every week since nov but in small batches. when I introduce new birds to the big coop, i make sure to add at least 2 so they have a buddy. the older girls will pick on them some at first but usually by the end of the week, all is well.
superchemicalgirl said:
Either way works. You have to figure out what you want and need. I like to keep a few new ones each year so I have new blood and fresh layers (especially in the fall when they're all molting). I also like to hatch my own birds, but that's a personal preference - they're much friendlier, I know they're clean and disease/pest free, and we eat the extra roosters. My situation is not right for everyone and like I said, you gotta figure out what you want and need.
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Probably not the best time of the year to get more babes unless you do it real quick. The best you can hope is that you have a rooster and will have a broody come spring. Although McMurray Hatchery is still offering chicks, you've got to do it now to allow them to feather out. Maybe be patient, see how it goes over winter, and take it from there. If you don't have a rooster, there are folks out there who will loan you one, or you can throw one or two in with your chick order. I know exactly how you feel, you can't get enough of them, we had over 70 at one point, which was crazy fun (we were younger then), but we must have been insane. Down to 10 now, a nice tight flock, assorted, no boys. It's funny after we got rid of the rooster, sometimes when I approach them to pet or pick up they will crouch like they're ready to be mounted. Think they miss their "husband" LOL, will leave that to the imagination. It's a lot more fun if you have a broody to hatch your own, and a lot less work as Momma takes care of it all.
 
I still have some chickens left! 3 silver spangled hamburg hens, 2 silver duckwing yokohama pullets, 1 striped hen, 3 black breasted red old english pullets, 3 bantam partridge wyandotte hens, 1 ancona hen! please call/text/email me @ 207-779-7710, or [email protected]
 

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