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Re: Raising Chickens

Posted by **Hippie J** on Jun 18, 2013 at 5:17:50 AM:
In Reply to: Re: Raising Chickens posted by **Kieran** on Jun 17, 2013 at 2:33:25 PM:

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*******I have no experience but always thought this might be a good pursuit. What were you thinking of doing?
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******2-3 maybe? for eggs only
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******there are over 175 types of chickens though....so how to tell which is best?
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******there's some coups on ebay - not sure what they would like best - would want them to be able to free range except at night
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*****Beekeeping fascinates me! Also love beeswax candles! Re: the chickens; lots to figure outhuh? I wonder if different breeds get along?___
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****yeah im regretting missing the state fair this year.....those farmers are fountains of knowledge
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***Do you have a local Cooperative Extension in your area? They may have some good hints on how to get started on both things. I once took a very cool soap making course through them.
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*Maybe there are some online forums too with others' experiences. I would love to hear how you progress. We live in a city so I guess zoning and such would not allow either hens or bees in our yard!! Maybe we will move to a mre rural place down the road.
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its mostly 'the burbs' here

Ive seen and heard chickens around, so pretty sure they're ok to have here but still checking it all out


hj

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