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[hen-thusiast]

Speaking of our newest addition - Laura aka Speckled Hills - if you happen to see this post, Pioneer is loving it here.

He's definitely a girl's rooster and is very easy to pick up and loves to cuddle. I was petting him one days and he did NOT want me to stop. Lots of crows lately, but I think it's because he's settling in and showing off to the ladies (I carried him out a couple of times so he could see them from a distance).

 

[kimbobim]

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We just got a roo, but he's still in quarantine for another couple of weeks. But if you are ever looking for fertilized eggs again in the future, let us know - you can have some! He's a blue wheaten ameraucana and we do have a couple of easter eggers, so it might be a fun combination! Good luck and keep us updated!

Oooh. That'd be fun. I'll let you know if she stays broody! She was up on the roost tonight with the other gals, so I'm not sure what to think yet. When she went broody last time, she insisted on sleeping in the nesting box.

thanks for the offer!

 

[SaltLakeSpice]

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One of the concerns I have heard/read about has to do more with the chicks than the hen. You need to be sure the chicks really are day-olds and not 4/5 day olds or weeks olds so that they will imprint on your hen instead of whoever has been feeding them for a few days. The hen will more than likely adopt them but they may not take to her if they already see something else as their provider.

 

[kimbobim]

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Hmm. I hadn't thought of that, but it makes sense. But it may be a moot point now - Harriet was/is out roaming the yard and enjoying the beautiful Spring weather we've had yesterday and today. Maybe she was just sick of the cold weather and decided to stay inside in bed for a few days. I've decided that chickens are even less predictable than children.

Thanks for all the suggestions, though! I'm sure she'll turn broody again sooner or later, so it's good to know what I'll need to do then.

 

[carybear]

Hey I need a touch of help.

I'm looking to pick out some chickens that will thrive here in Salt Lake. I just don't know what will be best. I need girls who will be easily handled as my 13 yr old insists that she get to hold the chickens. LOL Whatever. But the girls will still probably spend most of their time in the coop, at least until the dogs learn to play nice

Also I'm not wanting to get some who are about ready to lay, I really just don't have the paitence for chicks. I'm excited to get started but really don't know a whole lot. I have some time as we don't have the coop yet either.
Can you all offer some suggestions?
thanks in advance,
CaryAnn

 

[SaltLakeSpice]

Welcome Carybear,

If You just want friendly chickens, I love buff orps and cochins. Growing up, I hardly remember a time when my sister didn't have a big black cochin under her arm : ) Also, if your looking for older chickens that are already laying, I often see them posted for sale on KSL. You might want to check there when your ready. Good luck with your chicken adventure.

 

[PacsMan]

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Yes, KSL is a great place to look for what they call "Well Started" or "Ready to Lay" birds. They're usually about $15 each.

BYC now has a chicken breed search tool that is awesome for deciding what breed you want.

IE: I plugged in; Standard Size Dual purpose, with any egg color other than white, any comb type, seldom broody, tolerates heat and cold, and has "desirable" traits. (friend, easily handled, calm, etc. etc.) and came up with the following breeds;

Araucana, Delaware, New Hampshire Read, PR, RIR, Star, and Wyandotte. All of these are great for Utah!

Good luck, and let us know if you have more questions!

 

[luv my babies]

I am new to this chicken thing. I am in Sandy. I have 6 baby girls that are 3 weeks. Just found out that I am not allowed to have more than 6 pets total. I also have 2 cats, a puppy and a rabbit. Also 5 littles and my boyfriend which make a bigger mess than any animal ever could. Anyway, anyone know how to find out what I can have? I have seen posts from a lady who is 5 blocks north (sorry don't remember who) on 8600 south and 1300 east. I live just south of 9400 south and 1700 east. TIA for the help and I am so excited to get this chicken coop going

 

[ElkMtnCove]

Don't quote me... but chickens are usually considered agriculture, not pets. Call and just ask a general question to your City ordinances. Tell them someone wants to 'give' you chickens but you need clarification. I know to 'us chicken lovers', yes they are pets -- but technically they are agriculture, just like horses.

Hope that helps!

Julie

 

[PacsMan]

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Hi, are you in Sandy "proper"?

If so, you can have 6 hens. (no roosters)
If you are in the County, or a county island you can have 8. (10 with a larger lot)
If you are in the County, and zoned A-1, you can have many more.

There are two of us about 8600 South 1300 East area. One on either side of 13th.

Marty