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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by rosiekitty94, Nov 11, 2013.

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  1. Nov 11, 2013 #1
    rosiekitty94

    rosiekitty94 Out Of The Brooder

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  3. Nov 12, 2013 #2
    boskelli1571

    boskelli1571 Overrun With Chickens

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    Excellent article!! I remember reading fairly recently that Seattle animal shelters were overrun with chickens looking for homes!!
    I don't cherish the thought of culling my hens, so I guess they are going on to 'chicken social security'. Then again, maybe not............[​IMG]
     
  5. Nov 12, 2013 #3
    Going Quackers

    Going Quackers Overrun With Chickens

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    It's a good article actually, raised some very good points that people do need to think on, especially urban ones with limits. I myself being rural can keep 99 laying hens before needing to buy Quota so i am more than safe lol

    The numbers are a bit foggy though, "$28 per 40 pound bag" most don't do that. My 55lb bag of feed is less than 20$ and frankly hens don't eat that much at least not compared to the piggy ducks i keep [​IMG]
     

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