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mucholderthandirt

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13. I've done it. Not cheap, you have to be on guard for predators and disease.

Tue Mar 4, 2025, 05:18 PM

Mar 2025

Coop, feed, bedding, supplements...

Yeah. Not cheaper. And those birds can still get bird flu and die. So...

They are fun to watch, and they have distinct personalities.

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A stunning example of capitalism mr715 Mar 2025 #12

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I've done it. Not cheap, you have to be on guard for predators and disease. mucholderthandirt Mar 2025 #13

A friend of mine said that with the costs of responsibly caring & sheltering his chickens, Coventina Mar 2025 #25

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Fine but you are probably not going to save money. yellowcanine Mar 2025 #20

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Doesn't it cost money to do that? 😹 Meowmee Mar 2025 #39

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