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    Mixing day old chicks from different hatcheries...bad idea, no?

    Indeed, my concerns were diseases, quarantine and biosecurity. Your feedback is very helpful. Thank you. Now, on to the next problem to solve....
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    Mixing day old chicks from different hatcheries...bad idea, no?

    Ugh. I suspected as much. It would be easiest to collect them a week a part. However, for the reasons you've stated, we are now discussing me driving to MD and he will go to Ohio....all to avoid shipping (which simply freaks me out).
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    Mixing day old chicks from different hatcheries...bad idea, no?

    Sounds good. There are 6 and most (orp, cochin, FBCM, australorpe, barred rock, light brahma) are the same size with the exception of the light brahma.
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    Mixing day old chicks from different hatcheries...bad idea, no?

    Hello, I purchased 6 chicks from Meyers Hatchery in Ohio that are to arrive in June. They were sold out of lavender orpingtons - which is one I very much wanted for my first flock. I found Chesapeake Hatchery in MD and they have LOs available, along with most other breeds I purchased sans blue...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Well, I am sticking with the order so I am sure that I will as well.
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Re: chicken addiction, for the sake of my marriage I am grateful to have limitations based on city ordinances. My partner has tolerated a full zoo over the span of 27 years.....and he always falls for them!
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Yes, I understand this all too well. My parrots of the same breed have had drastically different personalities. Much like my dogs; however, we seem to "mold" very sweet (and sometimes very stubbron) pups. I have no idea why, but I seem to have an aversion to photos of barred rocks. Then...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    No, this is very helpful, thank you. I have been eyeing the Speckled Sussex. They are simply lovely! Of all you've noted, which do you think might be best for a newbie such as myself?
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Thank you for the suggestion. I could not figure out #6 and let the person select the breed. She chose a barred rock - which is precisely what I did not want (mixed reviews). Although they do not arrive until June, I am panicking to determine if I should choose something else for #6. An...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    I purchased a 6x18 ft American Coop from Carolina Coops. I am considering going up to the 8x18ft. With either, we will build a large extension for a simulated "free range" as this is the best we can do. There are far too many predators in my neighborhood and chickens that are not enclosed is...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Thank you so much!
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    I will need it. Just placed my first order and could not come up with the sixth breed so I let them select it. The person chose a barred rock. Interestingly, that was precisely the breed I did not want (too many mixed commentaries re: disposition/temperament and bullying). I will either do...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    So pleased to find this community!
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Sure. I purchased it a 6x18 ft from Carolina Coops. We live in the city but our home is backed up to a 180 acre park with a lot of predators...bears, foxes, coyotes, hawks, owls, racoons...you name it. We certainly could have built our own, but I simply did not want to chance any avoidable...
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    New to BYC from Virginia

    Thank you, neighbor!
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