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Thank you. Yeah we are using this coop as a temporary home for them while we're building them a very large fenced area that connects to our barn. So they'll be able to go in and out of the barn at will, while still being protected. At first I was going to let them free range in that area but now...

I think this is only my second post on here... sadly. I'm probably more upset than I should be right now but... I only had 6 chickens. This was our first time raising them. 2 Rhodies 2 Buffs 2 Rocks. They're still only ten weeks old, but growing fast. We got them outside in a movable coop and we...

Thank you for the reassurance! I didn't know they're born in the winter. I guess they've gotta be pretty cold-hardy then!

So we got 4 chicks a few days ago (2 rocks 2 orps. we're getting 2 rhode islands tomorrow as well). They're doing great! They're wings are developing feathers and 3 of them even have little tiny tail feathers starting to form. They're also scratching at the shavings and pecking around for food...

Hi, I'm new 'round here. Planning on getting some chicks in the near future, mostly for personal egg production. I have my heart set on Rhode Island Reds!