Would like to..But are thy Quiet enough...Grew up with range chickens 100 or so...They were not Quiet.. now that I live in neighborhood and lucky my lot backs to Mesquite overgrown pasture .. Thought about a try and if to noisy (I'll just eat them )an suggestions on quiet breed ...Thought about Rabbits (Quiet) but only Easter bunny lay eggs..
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Just got 10 red ones yesterday. Not sure of the breed. First time with chickens.
I've been working on a coop/run for a few weeks. It's not finished yet, so we just converted the dog pen for a temporary home until I get done with it.
They made it through the night......so that's a plus. I think my female JRT would really like to "play" with them. haha
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Originally posted by Palmetto View PostJust got 10 red ones yesterday. Not sure of the breed. First time with chickens.
I've been working on a coop/run for a few weeks. It's not finished yet, so we just converted the dog pen for a temporary home until I get done with it.
They made it through the night......so that's a plus. I think my female JRT would really like to "play" with them. haha
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We have 9 Large hens in my back yard. They are all different breads. We get white, brown, blue, sky blue, and brown spec eggs. We also have 4 Serama.
We have 25ish at the barn. They are mixed also.
We live in a subdivision inside the city limits
Most cities will let you have them its the HOA that gets you.
Also most Cities will not allow you to have Roosters.
Ask questions. We have been doing it for years.
Chickens are barn yard bullies. Separate the new ones from old till they get used to each other.
We let them free range in my backyard during the day and they go back to the coop each night
IF you have a smaller set up. These are awesome.
So much better for laying boxes Than shavings.
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...and then there were three.
Courtney and I finished up the coop/nesting box this afternoon and put the chickens in to get used to it. I came inside for a few minutes and heard Hannah scream. I went out to find that my wife had left the gate open, dogs got out and promptly attacked Harriet, everybody's favorite chicken.
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Originally posted by Michael View Post...and then there were three.
Courtney and I finished up the coop/nesting box this afternoon and put the chickens in to get used to it. I came inside for a few minutes and heard Hannah scream. I went out to find that my wife had left the gate open, dogs got out and promptly attacked Harriet, everybody's favorite chicken.
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Following along as I am almost done with my coop, just have to close off the end at my building and cut some holes. Inside is around 12x6 and outside 12x50. Thinking of starting with 2-3 hens and a rooster as my dog might eat them, and once I verify security of my build I will likely increase to around 10 or so. Not sure if that is to many for the cage, but plan on ranging them some of dogs allow.
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Originally posted by Shake N' Bake View PostWith everything thats going on I have noticed a significant increase in people buying chickens and also asking lots of beginner questions. So I figured I would start a thread to share information and also to ask questions.
My wife and I have had laying hens for the last 8 year's or so. Here's is a video my wife recently made with a few tips for beginners.
https://youtu.be/NATVkxcvwKY
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