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dixiegrrrrl

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8. We have 4 new baby chicks, our "chick" from last year went broody.

Reply to elleng (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 1, 2013, 08:15 PM

Jul 2013

I thought it was mite early to take to the nest, but she and another hen both went broody, altho only one batch hatched out.
The baby chicks look adorable but sure grow out of the cute stage fast.

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Warning about the hazards of backyard chickens [View all] ashling Jul 2013 OP

It truly is a slippery slope. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #1

Of course its slippery ashling Jul 2013 #2

Indeed it is. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #3

You need to put a summary in the post.. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #4

One Girl's Rant exposes the hidden hazards of keeping backyard chickens, elleng Jul 2013 #5

TY, elleng... dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #6

You're welcome, dixiegrrrrl. elleng Jul 2013 #7

We have 4 new baby chicks, our "chick" from last year went broody. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #8

That was really funny, but I suspect it's also rather true. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #9