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    Comment by 'Billy73' in article 'Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens'

    Are dandelion greens safe for a treat? If so, at what age? Curious because i could pick enough to fill a room lol and my rabbit loves them.
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    How often should you hold chicks?

    Thanks for all the tips. They do seem to be getting more used to me now. The 2 big ones ate crushed cheerios out of my hand yesterday
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    How often should you hold chicks?

    Thanks Rock Home Isle. Thats about what I have been doing. I feel better now.
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    How often should you hold chicks?

    I have 5 chicks now. 2 are about 2 1/2 weeks and 3 are about 1 1/2 weeks old. They are absolutely terrified of humans still. I have been only holding them a few minutes each day. Wondering if this is too much or not enough handling to get them used to human contact. Any other ideas? maybe hand...
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    Hello from East Texas

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and the advice. Just added 3 more to my flock today Time for a bigger brooder.
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    Hello from East Texas

    Hi all, I have been checking out this forum and a few other chicken sites for a few months now,and finally decided to take the plunge. Starting out small. Just got the 2 pullets in my avatar pic to start with. Using a bird cage for a brooder for now, with a 100 watt light.They are in my...
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