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Hi, I am looking for a Polish rooster and some hens if possible. Also some brown egg layers and colored egg layers. Another regular rooster would be good also. Possible an Americana Roo. Thanks so much!

Hi! I was hoping to get 20 of them if possible?? Please let me know. Thanks Amy

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Is there a feed/grain that you feed both? Just wanting to buy one type of grain/feed instead of chicken feed that is harmful to goats. Though I keep them away from it, but it would be nice...... Thanks everyone Amy

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Hi, I do keep a light on in the coop for heat, they are not outside much, due to Wi. weather. When do you think I should expect some eggs? The are ee, orphingtons and barred rocks. Thanks Amy

any ideas would be helpful....

Thank you all for your replies. I am thinking of getting a roo to give them some protection. I have the cold hardy breeds, buff orphingtons, barred Rock and americaunas(spelling maybe off.) There has been some dog coming around, looks like a beagle mix, barking on the other side of the...

I have shoveled a walk way, layed hay down, raised areas for them to stand on andstill will not come out?? Any help would be wonderful! Amy in Wi.

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And they just do not want to go roam around outside in this weather. Though I wouldn't either. So, is this normal for chickens in the winter?? Thanks so much Amy In Wi.

I have been leaving the light on, they are about 16 wks old, not laying yet. But should I not keep it on over night? The back part of my coop is a bit darker and they are usually ther unless to cold??

I am currently using pine shaving but am wondering if stray/hay would be better for the winter?? Thanks Amy

Thanks so much for your replies:) If you have any pics could you share?? Thanks again, Amy

I have heard that some people have used crates for there nesting boxes???? What are your ideas on that. I am wondering if that could be my problem with the hens not laying. I use pine shavings in the coop and then just added straw to it and in the "nest boxes" along with a golf ball in each....

My girls were sent to me on June 24(I picked them up as day old chicks). I have barred rocks, americanas and buff orphingtons. Total of 12? I just want tot make sure they are all right:) Thanks Amy

Hi everyone. I am just wondering how you did this. My girls are just avoiding the nesting boxes?? I have them on the ground for now and plan to raise them 8-12 inches once they get use to them??? Any other suggestions would be sooooo appreciated;) Thank Amy in Wi.

My coop isn't insulated so I am wondering if it would be best to use a higher watt bulb in the heating lamp?? I have a 65 watt one now but am thinking of switching to a warmer bulb come "real" cold weather here in central wisconsin?? Thanks Amy

Sweet Cheeks, How high do you think I should go if I were to add some fencing to get it higher for them not to fly out? Do you clip your chicks wings?? Thanks so much I also have been using the pine bedding for them and am also planning on keeping the heat lamp in the coop for the whole winter.

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