BHR Chickens & Ducks
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Chickens and ducks are not just poultry, they're family! We've listed some facts about both to assist in your decision to amend the by-laws. It will even help you determine if you want to get one of your own when we succeed!!
Chicken Facts
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Chickens are Related to Dinosaurs!
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Chickens Don’t Need a Rooster to Lay Eggs
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Chickens Naturally Lay Eggs in Different Colors
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Chickens Have Their Own Language
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They Sing ‘The Egg Song’
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They Have a Hierarchy or “Pecking Order” in the Flock
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Chickens have great memories and can recognize over 100 faces.
Things to consider when getting a chicken
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Chickens are a serious commitment.
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Coop placement is important.
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You have to handle chickens often.
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You probably wont save money.
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Chickens can live for 5-8 years or longer.
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A hens best laying years are their first 2 years.
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Lots of Predators Will Want to Eat Your Flock
Duck Facts
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Ducks love to talk.
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Ducks are cute and fun.
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Ducks don't smell.
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Ducks have accents.
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Ducklings communicate before hatching.
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Ducks can live up to 20 years.
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Ducks have been domesticated as pets and farm animals for more than 500 years.
Things to consider when getting a duck
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You can't get just one duck.
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Adult ducks require a lot of care.
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Not all duck breeds are recommended as pets.
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You will want to have all female ducks. A male duck can breed a female duck to death.
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Ducks need water to swim in for optimal health.
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Most vets aren't avian experts.
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Lots of Predators Will Want to Eat Your Flock.