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Homesteading Chicken Coop Build, Chickens, Pond, Garden & Projects

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by Well Seasoned, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. Chvymn99

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    Awesome job so far... looking forward to more pictures.... congrats on the new four....:D... all a bundle of fuzz balls...
     
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    So, you will have to travel daily to feed/water the birds?
     
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    Haha No my sweeties sister lives on the property. The turkey pullets are at my sweeties in a town not far from the coop and I’m keeping the chickens at my place until we have sufficient housing built in the coop. Likely just weekend visits from time to time and egg collection as needed. Seems a little complicated but when all is said and done they will be in one spot and securing the coop with good hardware cloth and easy to use set up, I see a drop in predator success.
     
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    Yes and I was informed again as they are black and white Double Breasted and will be ready for Thanksgiving but hope to let them breed some if possible. Who knows if a gobbler and a hen will show.
     
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    Progress! The girls will appreciate the effort! Looking forward to more pics as you continue! :thumbs:
     
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    Guess... What just arrived.....


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    They got them uncrated already...

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    Hey yeah! Looks like they made the trip well!
     
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    Yep... born yesterday.... delivered today.... I’m impressed... youngest birds I’ve dealt with...
     
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    That cat was sure interested in them. Any issues with her and the chicks?
     
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    He’s just curious as they had just got in the house... but the black box.... I got two metal tops that cover the top of it. He’ll watch them.... and probably even talk to them.... lateraled on
     
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    Got some wire up.
     
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    Glad they made it safe and sound! I wonder if there is still a run on for chicks?
     
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    Our new kids have me in love... I can't get over them. 20200504_210816.jpg 20200504_205913.jpg
     
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    Very cute! The one eating in bed :D
     
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    There’s two in there!!
     
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