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Thanks for the info all!

So you are letting yours out? Yes, this weather is messing up many projects on the farm...

Good day, We have 9 2mo old chickens in a 6x7x7 coop (which is built inside a large out building.) They are heated by one 125w lamp. I want to let the poor guys out in the run, which we were doing anytime it was 50f and above. It hasn't reached 50f in a week now (Ohio), but I am...

How many hens are in your 12x12 boxes? Thanks again for all your insight!!

We have 9 8wk old chicks that are big and fat and acting like they are trying to find nesting places in groups. The coop is 6'x8' with a door to a 9'x15' run. Plan to build 3 16"x16"x16" nesting boxes today. 1: How high off the floor should they be? 2: are 3 of these enough for 9 hens...

Thanks everyone for the info. Just one more question, when can we start feeding them lettuce, corn, or other table scraps? Are there certain things to avoid? I've read that once they start laying (we have a while I know) to not feed them garlic, onions, or peppers or you'll end up with...

There is so much info I am lost.... what should I buy to start mixing with these 8wk old chicks "chick starter"? thanks!

Also, I do not know the age at all. I know most can fly up 18" and over 2-3' if that helps. There are 9 chicks in a 6x8' coop with a ceiling at 4.5'-7'. Does it hurt to leave them to the coop for another month?

So just 8days ago we got chicks at the store. They have taken to the coop very well, and I now notice they are going to the plexiglass where a run will be and looking out at times. East-Central Ohio: 50/30 temps right now. Considering I get the run built in the next week, how soon can I let...

Funny that looks close to our greenhouse I was planning on rebuilding this year. it's a 9x15.

Ok, so the chicks are in and comfy! So now it's onto a run :D 9 chicks in a 1930's 200hen coop. The old run is no more, would like some insight into a new design. Am thinking a wood floor for cleaning, and covered of course. Here are some pics of what we're working with. I am thinking a...

Thanks for the input. Day 3 in the coop and they are quite happy chicks moving around as they should. We have a good generator if power fails. GLAD WE SET TRAPS! We've caught a ground mole every night on the dirt floor beside the coop! The coop has a sealed raised floor. My concern...

9 chicks are all having a good time!

https://www.facebook.com/TheSimpleSmiths ^ We have some more pics of the farm if you want to see. We are currently rebuilding the 33' windmill, finished the trolley clothesline.. other odd stuff :)