Wehner Homestead
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I happen to know someone not too far from you that could probably part with a few when you are ready. Especially if you don’t mind backyard mix!
You could even skip the chick stage if you want, just let me know!
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I happen to know someone not too far from you that could probably part with a few when you are ready. Especially if you don’t mind backyard mix!
You could even skip the chick stage if you want, just let me know!
Now that sounds like one heckofa deal to me! 
Baymule
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I used to get 6 sex link chick every spring. it was on a 2-3 year rotation. By the time the 6 new chicks reached laying age, 6 of the oldest were ready for the soup pot. The new pullets laid through the winter and kept us in eggs. I slaughtered hens on the 2nd molt.
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Pastor Dave
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I have considered something like this Bay. I have a few options, but first the coop and a small run for them.
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Pastor Dave
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This is the recent acquisition made after selling the Gravely Tractor. My second grade graduate was awarded a T-shirt for perfect attendance and 2 semesters of honor roll. He's not wearing it in this pic.
Only complaint I have had with this so far is the deck clearance is so minimal, but I kinda knew that getting another Craftsman.
Mike CHS
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Congratulations on being granted the honor of being able to be a proud father.
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Pastor Dave
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The grades are his and Mom's. She helps with homework, and he is very smart. Both boys are pretty smart. The attendance is part of my doing. He is hard to get up in the morning and get off to school. He stayed healthy all winter while his classmates were home sick.
Baymule
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The coop I had when we lived in town was 8'x8' with a run 8'x12'. I started with the coop, then added the run.
That is a fine looking young man you have there. I know you are proud of him.
greybeard
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Depending how the deck is mounted, you may be able to go with a different set of holes in the links to bring the deck up for more ground clearance. I have once, cut the links shorter and drilled a new set of holes to do the same thing. Of course, that means you may not be able to get the thing to cut dirt high and trouble getting the deck on and off, but it just depends which is more important.
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Pastor Dave
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My acre produced some nice hay this time. Weeds were under control and it turned out pretty green. I ended up with a dozen mini bales and 4 mesh totes. The minis are abt a third of a regular square bale. It should be enough for the year, but I could get a second cut if I need too. My neighbor let me borrow his homemade baler, so I gave him enough of my hay that he made 7 of his own mini bales.
