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| Can someone help me in deciding what breeds of chickens would be best to start with? Any help would be appreciated..... Thanks |
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| Reply #: 1 Posted on: 04-16-13 08:45 PM |
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It all depends on what you want them for! eggs, meat, pets? If you let me know that I can help you better. You can also check out BackYardChickens.com Good Luck |
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| Reply #: 2 Posted on: 04-16-13 09:46 PM |
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| I want these chickens to keep them as Pets.... Which of them would be easy to raise? |
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| Reply #: 3 Posted on: 04-17-13 11:02 AM |
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| From my experience, I think one of the nicest and friendliest are the Silkies but there are many other breeds that are quite friendly also. Check out My Pet Chicken, I don't remember their website but you can google it. My silkies follow me all over and I have one that even goes for rides and grocery shopping with me! Of course, I put a diaper on her when she "Goes Out"! |
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| Reply #: 4 Posted on: 04-17-13 09:10 PM |
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Wow.. Great suggestion to have silkies. They are so cute, soft & fluffy. Getting diapers for them and keeping them inside would be great idea!!! But I have not yet used diapers for chicks. Is it the same as how we diaper our babies? And as the chicks grow up, I need to buy new ones or do I get adjustable ones!? |
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| Reply #: 5 Posted on: 04-18-13 09:58 AM |
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| I got mine from AvianFashions.com I do remember seeing instructions on how to make them but I don't remember where. I wouldn't keep them indoors all the time, they should be out most of the day to scratch for food, look/eats bugs & grass, etc. Just what chickens do! Please do let me know how you make out. |
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| Reply #: 6 Posted on: 04-19-13 05:06 AM |
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Yeah, chickens would love to free -range. Thanks for all your advice!! And hey, thanks for referring that website. I was wondering if they sell these diapers here at Frankstrade. |
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| Reply #: 7 Posted on: 04-19-13 11:54 AM |
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| I have nevere seen them here on Franks. I am now looking for a harness/diaper for my emus-if I run across anything for you I will send that info also. Good Luck |
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