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Put them in the dog crate I used for the other chicks. They seem much happier! Of course, the other girls are pissed.

I have 4 girls that are about 16 weeks old. I got two more (age unknown, but the store told me they were coop ready), and the usual pecking has ensued. One of the new chicks is okay and holding her own. The other stays in the corner with her head stuck in a hole and won't move. She's not dead...

The only thing mine WON'T eat is celery and bananas. Otherwise everything is on the menu. Some of you have mentioned that you give them eggshells. I was told to only give them THEIR eggshells - and absolutely nothing from the store. Can anyone explain why this is?

I have two ISA Browns in my garage too. They are under a red lamp. I was told by the lady at my local supply store to introduce them to the other girls starting at 6 weeks - but keep the separated. At 8 weeks I was told I can release into the coop. We're new to chickens, so I have no experience...

I'll be doing a pale ale in a few weeks, then a raspberry cream ale in the middle of May.

Turns out it's an Americana.

Tried to make Mead once in college and it was an unmitigated disaster!

Nobody can drink as much as some dudes who didn't have to pay. It's a big problem with my neighbors any time they are over.

I have homebrewed for about 5 years, and recently just switched to all grain.

My wife and I recently purchased a house that came with 3 chickens - an Australorp, a Rhode Island Red, and an unknown breed (at least to me). I also just purchased two ISA Brown chicks. So far we are in love! Our daughters are obsessed and my oldest has taken an active role in their care. I...

What kind of grass do y'all use in these?