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Outrun Acres, thank you for the welcoming, I am new to chickens so it is always nice to be included in this forum, there is just so much to learn about keeping chickens if you want to do it right!. I know what you mean, I sit in the run and watch them always wondering, is this a roo or a pullet...

Thanks Outrun Acres and Delisha, you have given me great ideas I am already working on the misters for the run (doing some research) and definitely plan to make my dirt boxes deeper. I notice my hens like to take dust baths when it is hot (already in the 80s) so I will add more dirt and turn it...

Ok so I am very impressed with the answers I have been getting in this thread, everybody has been so helpful!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart I am still thinking ahead so I can be prepared for when my chicks arrive. I live in South Central Texas and the heat is just around the corner, my...

I do have another question regarding mixing my new batch of ameraucana chicks with my layers. I am hoping to be able to integrate them before the babies are 5 months old, I will have separate feeders and waterers for both flocks, but once they are integrated the babies will have access to the...

Thank you so much for your replies, it certainly helps a lot to know what other chicken owners do regarding their new chick flock. I am very much excited about getting my chicks, I have been preparing everything in advance for months to make sure they will be comfortable when they come home. I...

I am anxiously waiting for my order of an assortment of ameraucana chicks from Paul Smith sometime this month. I order 20 chicks (blue, wheaten, lavender, splash). I believe I have everything prepared for them (brooder and a brand new coop). I plan to keep them in the house for six weeks but I...