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Rural/Farm Life

hedgehog

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3. I've never ordered the older birds - just day-old chicks.

Reply to HealUS (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 4, 2013, 12:30 PM

Dec 2013

It's better to have the chicks delivered later in the Spring when temperatures are warmer. I generally order 30 to 35 at a time, and expect to lose between 1 and 5 before they mature Some breeds seem to be hardier than others.

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If you'd like some heritage breed chickens, but only want a few: [View all] hedgehog May 2013 OP

don't tempt me. mopinko May 2013 #1

Interesting! HealUS Dec 2013 #2

I've never ordered the older birds - just day-old chicks. hedgehog Dec 2013 #3

Thanks for those pearls of wisdom! HealUS Dec 2013 #4

Some really interesting breeds there! Kaleva Jan 2014 #5