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post #1 of 6
4/15/12 at 7:29am
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I am going to move my 16 chicks to the coop today. If they do well today I will leave them over night and let them be. I am going to add a heat lamp for them but they maynot need it. I have not used it in the brooder with them the last few days so we will see how they act out side. Is there anything I may be missing? Thanks

 

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post #2 of 6
4/15/12 at 8:57am

Just give them a bunch of fluffy litter to snuggle into at night.

Judy
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Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

BYC Troubleshooting article -- click here

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post #3 of 6
4/15/12 at 9:05am

How old are your chicks?  If they are all feathered out I would skip the heat lamp.  Mine are almost 5 weeks and did fine, even though it rained.  

We have a dozen different breeds of chickens and we love them all!

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We have a dozen different breeds of chickens and we love them all!

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post #4 of 6
4/15/12 at 9:16am
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I would say they ae about 90% feathered. They have plenty of freash litter so I think they will be fine.

 

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post #5 of 6
4/15/12 at 6:38pm
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Well they love the coop but one is now being nursed back to health. She broke her leg and we are going to try and save her. I dont know how this will work but we will see.

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post #6 of 6
4/15/12 at 6:50pm

You can fix that broken leg, especially since she is so young.

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