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Hello all!

Mike Rowell here. Master Beekeeper at Ithaca Honey Works in Ithaca, NY. We’re in the finger lakes region of central NY.

Got into chickens last year when our local TSC was selling birds for $1 a pop. Daughter was with me so… we went all in with 30! Haha.

Unfortunately, a week after everyone turned 1 yr old someone’s unleashed dog came by twice and wiped out the 20 of my girls and our one RIR roo! 😭

Ahyhoo, we’ve collected all kinds of breeds and genes and can do lots of custom crosses, so just ask and we’ll see what we can do. Designer chickens might be our side farm gig.

We enjoy the site and the broad experience and perspectives found here.
 

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duluthralphie

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Hi Mike!

Welcome here…. We are always happy to have another Southie join us!

I am slowly working my way out of chickens and more into bees. I am not a master bee keeper.

I am the exact opposite, I am a struggling failing beekeeper much of the time.

We would welcome you in our bee thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-honey-factory.1358454/post-25957121

I know every area is a tad different when it comes to raising bees. I am guessing those in the pseudo north have it easier than those of us in the true north.

I hope you find some more birds, maybe get a turkey or Guinea, or for restful nights a peacock.
 

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