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des
Farmgirl in Training
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Desiree
West Hurley
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 2:05:16 PM
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Hi, my 12 year old daughter and I are finally going to get chickens.What is the best resource for us to learn about the care and keeping of chickens? We are excited about getting some girls. thanks, desiree![](icons/icon_smile.gif)
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NancyM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Fall City
WA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 2:07:38 PM
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I learned quite a bit about chickens at http://backyardchickens.yuku.com/ The other posters there are always super helpful in answering any questions you may have. Kind of like a MaryJanesFarm board for chickens!
Good luck with your chickens-I'm sure you will really enjoy them!
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
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Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 2:50:56 PM
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Desiree, I agree with Nancy, that is a great book.. Deerdawn on here works at a hatchery, she can answer any questions you have as well. Good Luck. Chickens are so fun to raise. BTW I used to live in North Bend Wa. just down the road from you....
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 3:03:40 PM
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Desiree, try looking for a book titled A Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow. It is a Storey Animal Handbook. I have written in the margins, underlined and highlighted several spots in mine. A good resource. I'm sure you and your daughter will fall "in love" with your chicks. My middle daughter and I got our first birds when she was 13, a perfect time. Have fun.
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - May 13 2009 : 7:53:02 PM
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Backyardchickens.com is a great site. There is also a board called Chickencrossing.org. Lots of helpful, nice people on there and tons of information. My babies are 3 weeks old and Icouldn'thave done it without help from those sites and the gals here :) Gppd luck and have fun. I'm having a blast with mine. I am so in love with those little fuzzballs!
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Mad Typist
True Blue Farmgirl
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Faith
Vermont
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Posted - May 14 2009 : 2:32:11 PM
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We got chicks last spring, which has been an immense source of bonding for me and my 14 year-old son. The feedstore were we ordered them actually had quite an in-depth pamphlet they handed out for free, so I'd suggest that as well as the above, which were also great for questions as they come up. Have fun - I think you'll love it!
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yasmine
True Blue Farmgirl
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yasmine
wappingers falls
ny
USA
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Posted - May 17 2009 : 07:50:09 AM
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All you really need to know is that chickens eat and poop a lot . So make sure they have enough space so their cage/pen doesn't get muddy and poopy ! Haha. Anyways, how many chickens are you getting? What breeds are they?
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southerngirl
Farmgirl in Training
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florida
USA
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Posted - May 17 2009 : 7:22:12 PM
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Hi Desiree. I think that is a wonderful mother daughter project. My son wanted them at that age too. We went to the library and they had a whole section on animals, and were able to find some about chicken breeds and care. You may want to check the library. Also, a few of the feed stores around here gave classes on poultry care. They were very educational, and the best part was they were free. |
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