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ketojenn said:
I currently have 2 week old Silver laced cochins. I would love to find chickens locally, these came back with us from Indiana.
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At our local Runnings store in Moorhead MN, local meaning 45 minute drive, we can order chicks, and they usually have some they order too and keep at the store if you only want a few. I got all mine this year from them and they turned out great!
 
The key up here is to keep them out of the wind and dry. I keep mine in an uninsulated coop and they do fine with a dirt floor. When it gets below -30 wind chill I give them a heat lamp. We also have about 100 birds so they generate alot of heat. I usually stay away from breeds with large single combs as they freeze easily in the cold. And I go with the heavier birds too. The key is keeping them busy all winter as they get bored easily. I give them things to pick at, cabbage, squash, and I keep a free range block in there too to keep them busy. I have a heated base for the water as well. Good luck I hope this info helps you out!
 
I know this is 2 years late but I just joined. What part of ND you from? I like to keep heavier breeds for la th es because they perform well in our harsh winters. Just purchased 15 light Brahmas this spring hope they do well!
 
I am between Grand forks and Fargo, so in the valley! Love it out on our farm now that we moved out of Fargo after dealing with that for over 5 years couldn't take it anymore. Back to the country where we belong and back to having birds!
 

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