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We have Barred Rock, ISR Red, Sapphire Gem, some Marans the store said were Black Copper but aren't, and some we hatched from our old rooster so they are a mix. They all do pretty well together.

We used to buy White Leghorns x Rhode Island Red crosses that were great egg layers.

Welcome! There is great information and helpful people here. Enjoy! Carole

Do you have any updates on how this went? Looks like an amazing idea!!

Thanks!

I’m not sure, they just seemed weak the next day. One died pretty quickly. I tried molasses water with the other but it didn’t work. Those were my two Barred Rocks. A day or so later one of my Americauna’s did the same thing. I’ve had a few pasty butts I’ve been cleaning and seem to be doing well.

This past winter we did not. But we also lost 3 of our four to a predator. They were laying still, and it’s been a mild winter so not sure what all that means. Previously we had but they mostly stopped laying in midwinter anyway!

Thanks so much! They seem to be spread out well, some just seemed smaller and lethargic.

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Thanks! It’s been fun restarting!

Thanks! I picked up a wooden shipping crate free off FB Martin. We had the lid from previous chicks. Cut it down to fit the lid and it’s working perfectly. I love how it turned out!

They are all pretty spread out. A few bunch at a time here and there but no major huddling.

Thanks! They are a new venture, we’ve only had Rhode Island Red xLeghorns in the past, except for the couple of Barred Rock recently. I’m excited to watch them grow!

Hey everyone, happy to be with other peep enthusiasts. I’m Carole, we’ve raised chicks in the past but have been out of it for years. We got a few Barred Rock and Rhodes last year. Enjoyed it again so we’re expanding the flock. We have a small place in VA and are trying to create a place for...