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    Companihens chickens

    I once had a rooster who was almost identical to your Percy. I would have been grateful if Pauly NEVER came up to the house. Although gorgeous, he was a tiny bundle of feathered fury who delighted in attacking me as well as all other humans in his sight. Pauly was rehomed to my then-vet's...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Lisa, I just saw that you responded to my post on the goose forum about introducing goslings to Gussie. Thanks!! I appreciate your advice -- even though, as we've established, I'm a goose enabler🤣
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    Gussie is all alone, but I'm not sure how to introduce goslings

    Gussie's sister vanished in January, and I know she misses Golly terribly. They spent their entire lives together, almost 8 years. I am planning to get goslings this spring (two or three, at least) so she has other geese as company. Chickens and ducks just aren't the same for her. I've been...
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    Pet Cat

    Some nitwit dropped off three adult cats (two unneutered males and a pregnant female) on my property two years ago. The female was an excellent hunter; I frequently found leftover bunny and squirrel parts, which she seemed to like eating in open chicken coops. But, none of the cats ever bothered...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I feel -- or have felt -- Annie's pain. When my pelvis was fractured, I was not allowed to put weight on it for three months. There's an incredible amount of boredom and uselessness that accompanies not being able to move about on your own. One of my proudest "accomplishments" was being able...
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    Sad and confused

    You have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your girl. I hope someone here can give you answers. This is a great community of helpful, knowledgeable folks that will wrap itself around you, whatever you need.
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    Companihens chickens

    Great photos! Pretty Pepin, by the way, looks as if she's daring you to even try to touch her :)
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    Newbie

    Anyone whose chickens make them smile is a great addition to our community! Your little flock sounds lovely -- I especially adore Faverolles :) Welcome to BYC!
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    I have had chickens off and on for the past 50years. Right now I have 11 chickens of mixed breeds.

    It's always good to have a new member who has plenty of experience to share! Welcome to BYC; I hope you find it helpful for you and your flock!
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    I Dare You To Turn Off The News

    I'm pretty sure this post isn't going to be popular, but I'm used to that. I spent most of my working life as a newspaper or radio journalist. While I understand the appeal of staying away from the news -- and I don't watch TV news anymore -- I can't completely ignore what's happening in the...
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    New to this but TRUE to this

    A lovely flock and a lovely sentiment!
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    You and I are clearly cut from different cloth, Lisa. I do much better with heat than with cold. And, yesterday's was heavy, wet snow. By the time I was done shoveling, I was plenty warm. In fact, I was drenched with sweat, seeping from my thermal underwear, through my clothes and into my...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    The fake spring of 2026 is over. Yesterday's winter storm warning remains on until 6 a.m. I had to shovel snow on the ramp drifted up to my thighs so the dogs could go out. Poor quivering Dinah could see what was ahead. George, being totally blind, didn't realize what he was about to discover...
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    introducing myself

    Congrats on getting back into chickena! It's always good to meet new members who have experience with chickens that they can share with the community. I know nothing about asil roosters, but I'm sure that there are folks here who do and will be happy to chat about them. Welcome to BYC!
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    New Member--excited to join!

    Sounds like you're a kindred spirit! Goats are the reason I moved to the country, and chickens were the first critters I added after I moved. Welcome to BYC to you and all of yours!
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