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RoboDuck said:
That's good. Because they WILL gang up on you.  I was scared for my life while I was at your house.  I was outnumbered 2 to 1 and was expecting an ambush at any time.
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I felt the same at yours. Though they ran off and left me to watch the boy chase your kittens.
 
katsimp33 said:
New to forum posting... I hope I'm doing this right....
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I'm in Calhoun, GA (NW GA) and a year into being a chicken owner. I started with 7 this time last year, and now I'm up to 30.....My family thinks I'm crazy, but they never say no to the eggs!!!
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Looks like you did ok. Welcome.
 
WGAchick said:
First, I have no chicken experience at all. Zero. Loads of canine and equine experience but no poultry. 

In fact, birds freak me out a little bit. I know, I know!  Now you understand my anxiety.

I want a small flock for laying only. I originally planned for 2 hens but I have friends and family members who are already begging for eggs so now I'm up to six.  I plan to pick chicks up at a local feed store. They are suppose to start getting chicks this weekend.  Buff Orpingtons, RIR, Speckled Sussex, Barred Rock and Black Giants. I've decided on Buff Orpingtons. I would love to have some of the others because they're so pretty but I think the Buffs will be the best choice for me.  I need very calm, friendly, beginner chickens.  Baby steps!

We don't have a coop yet but we have a run-in shed originally built for some of our horses. My husband is going to convert 1/2 of it into a coop and we're going to fit an old dog kennel with some new more predator proof wire to use as a run.

And no worries on an incubation addiction. Right now I'm just hoping I can keep these little girls alive and none of them become one of my other critters supper! It's going to be a challenge!
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Mmhm.. It starts with an empty lean-to.. Then you might build a separate coop.. Next thing ya know you're eyeballing your horse's stall.. "He could really survive with HALF that amount of eating room." LOL!!
 
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katsimp33 said:
New to forum posting... I hope I'm doing this right....
big_smile.png
I'm in Calhoun, GA (NW GA) and a year into being a chicken owner. I started with 7 this time last year, and now I'm up to 30.....My family thinks I'm crazy, but they never say no to the eggs!!!
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Looks like you did it right to me!
We shall not name the number of chickens I currently have. Mostly because I lost count...
 
katsimp33 said:
New to forum posting... I hope I'm doing this right....
big_smile.png
I'm in Calhoun, GA (NW GA) and a year into being a chicken owner. I started with 7 this time last year, and now I'm up to 30.....My family thinks I'm crazy, but they never say no to the eggs!!!
wink.png
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Welcome! you're doing fine so far :)
 
Oops -I didn't officially say "Welcome" to chickenrunner83. So, welcome ;)
 

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