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4/5/12 at 11:31am

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My chicks are almost 5 weeks old They have been in the coop with the others for a week Last night was the first night I did not leave the lamp on Everyone was on their roost this morning just like it was no big deal Tonight will be a little cooler but I'm going to try again They have their feathers and just a little fuzz on their heads Very active very healthy very cute

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4/5/12 at 11:36am

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Well good for you! I've got chicks that I also just put out into the hen house a few days ago, and they sound to be about the same size/age as yours. Mostly feathers but some fuzz on their heads. I was worried about the cold nights, so I did put a heat lamp up for them, and they're doing fine.

Mine are in a separate room from the adult birds though. They can all see eachother, but no touching yet, because I worry about the larger hens and rooster hurting the babies. In a few months, I'll be letting them all mingle together, but not just yet.

Take care,

Sharon

Proud owner of some nice show quality Buckeyes and Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. I love gardening and being outdoors. I'm lucky to have a great family, and two cute dogs. I live out in the country on six wooded acres and it's just paradise! (Except the mortgage payment and bills, of course)