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Starve-Out in Turkey Poults

Baby turkey poults

Starve-out occurs when turkey poults (baby turkeys) fail to eat. As a result they literally starve to death. But, as dire as it sounds, preventing starve-out is not difficult with proper poult management. Reasons for Starve-Out Poults learn how to eat from the mama hen. Since chicks are quicker learners than poults, “I recommend including […]

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The Right Height for Chicken Nests

Hens in a nest

The general recommendation regarding the right height for chicken nests is 18 to 20 inches above the floor. But that’s not a hard and fast rule. The proper height depends on breed and age, and the hens’ ability to access the nests. Importance of Nest Height Nest boxes must be easy for the hens to […]

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Mice in the Chicken Coop

A mouse

Mice in the chicken coop can potentially spread diseases and parasites to the flock. And they will increase the cost of keeping chickens by eating that expensive chicken feed. One mouse can eat about one pound of chicken feed in one year. And think about this — mice reproduce fast! Each female mouse weans 30 […]

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Buff Laced Brahma Chicken

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Buff Laced Brahma Chickens Sold As Baby Chicks Only
Minimums – Not Sexed = 3 
                          Female = 3
                          Male = 1    
                                Total of 3 birds to ship       

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru September

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Isabel Brahma Chicken

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  • Isabel Brahma Chicken – Sold as Baby Chicks Only
                      MinimumsNot Sexed=3
                                              Female=3
                                               Male=1

 

                                              Total of 3 birds to ship

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Limit of 5 Females and Males. Limit of 10 Not Sexed
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Partridge Brahma Chicken

Partridge Brahma Chicken Sold As Baby Chicks Only

       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3                               
                                Female= 3                               
                                Male=1                               
                                Total of 3 birds to ship
  Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.Limit of 5 Females and Males.Limit of 10 Straight Run.
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Lavender Brahma Chicken

Lavender Brahma Rooster
  • Lavender Brahma – Sold as Baby Chicks Only

       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3

                               Female= 3

                                Male=1

                                Total of 3 birds to ship 

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.

Limit of 5 Females and Males.

Limit of 10 Straight Run.

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Dorking Assortment

Dorking Assortment
  • Dorking Assortment – Sold as Baby Chicks Only – 
       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3                                Total of 3 birds to ship  Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.Limit of 15.
 
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Partridge English Orpington Chicken

  • Partridge English Orpingtons – Sold as Baby Chicks Only

       Minimums – Not Sexed = 3

                               Female= 3

                                Male=1

                                Total of 3 birds to ship 

Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.

Limit of 5 Females and Males.

Limit of 10 Straight Run.

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