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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Oct 02 2014 : 1:26:54 PM
So I am reading and researching about raising a few chickens I have a space by the shed that would be good for 4-5 hens. These are for eggs only. What breed should I start with I live in an area that is okay having chickens. You gals are a wealth of information, so advice plz.
Tara
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 6:56:44 PM
We just hang the lamp in the corner of the coop about halfway down the wall. That way it is not too close to the floor or the chickens. 
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| texdane |
Posted - Oct 07 2014 : 4:15:21 PM
Hi Tara,
I was thinking about chickens forever. I've had mine about a year now, no regrets. Thought you'd like to read this blog post I wrote, reflecting on First Time Chicken Ownership. :)
http://www.farmgirlbloggers.com/2076#more-2076
Go for it! It's a great experience.
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 11:13:33 AM
Denise, how far from the chickens does the heat lamp need to be? While I'm waiting around to make up my mind about whether to get chickens or not I'm collecting ideas for coops & pens. Also where to put it.
I'm thinking if I do it I want 2-4 chickens - all hens, don't think the neighbors would like a crowing rooster.
Sara
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 10:44:02 AM
Sara,
You can get a heater for their waterer and a large feeder will keep them taken care of. We also use a heat lamp in the coop during the winter months. Though I have heard they can keep themselves warmer than they can cool. The eggs might freeze but it won't hurt them any if you can't get out collect them.
Denise
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 09:30:34 AM
I'm only at the thinking about raising chickens stage. I printed out all this good info on friendly breeds that are also good layers. What's holding me back is having to look after them during an ice storm. I don't go outside when ice is on the ground.
Sara
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 08:42:12 AM
Australorps, Barred Rocks, Dominiques, Orpingtons, or any of the so-called 'sex-link' (read:hybrid chicken) are friendly and great for egg production. I would personally not recommend either Leghorns or Rhode Island Reds if you want friendliness in addition to egg-laying. These are all breeds I have personal experience with :)
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| EllaRow |
Posted - Oct 03 2014 : 07:35:26 AM
We have Silver Laced Wyandottes, they are really friendly and lay brown eggs. We have one that always wants you to pet her and one that likes to sit on my husband's shoulder. They follow us around the yard, tho once they find your tomatoes its hard to keep them out of it! :D
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Oct 03 2014 : 06:21:43 AM
If you are looking for a hardy breed, I can only speak from what we have had. We started with Black Australorps but our girls now are Black Star. Excellent layers and strong and healthy. We got ours from an online hatchery and picked hens instead of straight run so we wouldn't end up with roosters. You won't need them unless you are going to incubate your own. They are very good if you are looking for chickens that are friendly and not skittish around you. Ours follow us around all the time. 
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Denise
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