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One died today with no apparent reason.

My 15 birds have gone through 100#s of DuMOR Chick Starter/Grower 20%. Should I continue or switch to something else?

Three and half weeks in and all doing well. They have been in the tractor since Saturday (4days)

2 weeks in and alls good. Tractor framed , roofed and wire around perimeter. Access doors/roof of wire area needs to be completed. Using 1x2 wire.

One week down. So far no losses and everyone's healthy. Gotta start building tractor but it keeps raining.

Cornish crosses. I don't know hatchery as I bought from a farm who buys 400 at a time and sells what he can then raises the rest. Finally got chicks after being a member since 2008.

Finally was able to pick up 15 day old chicks yesterday. Only paid a buck apiece.

The chart mention on feed quiaties is it available ?

I have Premier heating plate on the way to keep chicks warm. Definitely trying fermented feed. How much feed should I start fermenting for twelve chicks that I'm picking up Monday or Tuesday? Been to the learning center, member here since 08 and raised quail in high school(grad '81) just...

Found answers to most of my questions https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/436974/meaties-101 Only real question left is how soon I can put them in the tractor where I live, North eastern Maryland?

Feed the fifty pound bag then go to grower ?

I committed to get 12-15 cornish chicks on Monday. This ill be my first time raising chicks Now I have to get everything together. How much starter will I need for week old chicks? How muc

How old are the cx chicks you put in the coop?

That's a good point. Available locally so I'll check.

pie r squared 3.14x3x3= 28.26 sq ft I thought 1 sq foot per bird