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Middle child. I seriously think this sums me up.
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We had foxes, hawks and coyotes on our land. Never lost a bird to them, but I also worked hard to predator proof my coop, run and free range area. My birds were certainly petsđ
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No, but sounds tastyđ. (For me anywayđ).
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This is the whole point. Those making these suggestions donât think and donât care. They just donât care.
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It happensđ¤ˇââď¸
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I bought a coop, fencing, the birds, supplies, feedâŚit added up.
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Also, there is no way to control spread of bird flu from wild birds to a flock if they free range. For me, no point in having chickens if they were kept âcooped upâ. The eggs were the best Iâve ever had though. I can tell you back then, start up cost the first year was *thousands*.
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This is a very good question. I had them when I lived in Maryland from 2008-16. Back then, cost of feed, coop, etc was less of course. I know coop costs can range drastically since one could make a coop or buy one. Mine free ranged, but I had a movable fence for protection. I had to supplement feed.
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Fact.
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As a person who has raised backyard chickens, this is the dumbest argument ever. It can cost *a lot* of money to keep even a modest flock of chickens. Keeping them healthy, safe from predators and fed is not a cheap endeavor. I still had to buy eggs when they quit laying in winter!
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Happy Birthday! One small light in the darknessâ¤ď¸
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Just listened to yesterdays Marketplace. Thank you, Kai, for your calm delivery. Calm is not what I feel, but I am finding that sharing facts in a calm manner is getting through to some individuals I know who seemed unmoved. Thank you for the intelligent âfuelâ.