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Caitlin Dorward replied to T. Reinkens's discussion Silkie in need of a good home in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Hi Tanja! Sorry to hear about Lucy and Butters - what a bummer. Did you already find a home for your silkie? We'd be interested if she's still available, just wondering how old she is. Feel free to send me a personal message to arrange the…"

Jan 15, 2014

T. Reinkens added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

Silkie in need of a good home

Hi there,We lost two of our three chickens to a predator early this morning. (RIP Lucy and Butters). Now our silkie is all alone. Rather than getting a new set of chickens, we've decided to re-home silkie. If anyone is interested in, and has a good home to offer, an egg laying silkie, please contact me to arrange pick up. We live in the Mount Pleasant area. Thanks. Tanja.See More

Jan 13, 2014

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T. Reinkens replied to stephanie st loe's discussion Hens not eating in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"I can't speak to your question about the feed as we've never used that brand/type before. Do you give your girls any kitchen scraps? I would try mixing some tasty treats (rice, tomatoes, melons...) in with the mash to see if that snaps…"

Jun 19, 2013

T. Reinkens replied to Arianne Albert's discussion Chickens laying soft-shelled eggs, humane way to cull? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Hi Jana, We have a silkie who sat in her nesting box day in and day out. She was trying desperately to make something (anything) hatch into a little chick! During this time she stopped laying all together. She would sit on one of our other…"

May 30, 2013

T. Reinkens replied to stephanie st loe's discussion Closest place to buy organic feed? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Homesteaders Emporium definitely has organic feed along with a lot of other stuff for backyard coops. They're great!"

Feb 12, 2013

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