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thinking about getting started in Colorado - would need to move in 9m

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by durangochic, Aug 20, 2010.

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  1. Aug 20, 2010 #1
    durangochic

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    Hi-

    My family is thinking of getting a few hens to lay eggs/all the necessary accoutrements. We live in Durango, CO. I envision potentially doing this on an adjacent 1/2 acre undeveloped lot next door to mine. Any comments/suggestions would be great. Am I crazy to think I could do this and then move in 9 months (taking the chickens with, ofcourse)?

    Lauren
     
  3. Aug 20, 2010 #2
    Katy

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    If it's going to be a long distance move I'd wait until you've moved to get them.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2010 #3
    hudsonhousechicks

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    Oh, gosh. I think of moving eventually, in a few years, and the thought of moving the chickens gives me an anxiety attack! I'd wait. If the times comes when we do move several states away I really don't think I'd move the girls. There are too many folks that would be happy to have a few happy healthy laying hens so re-homing them wouldn't be too much of a problem.
     
  7. Aug 20, 2010 #4
    CarrieW

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    Hi neighbor! I'm in Durango also. I'd wait to get your chickens, but if it's fresh eggs you want, I'm sure I can find some extras for you. I have 13 laying hens that are giving me between 5 and 6 dozen a week, and have 25 girls that have just started laying.
     

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