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    Dark Chicks vs Light Chicks

    Hey there- I have 4 week old chicks. Out of the brooder, in a new enclosure, and ready for the coop when complete. 2 RI Reds, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Austrolorps, and 2 Buff Orpingtons. It seems the darker chicks are "picking" on the lighter ones. They have picked tail feathers and a little blood-...
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    Chicks picking on each other-

    Red light- If you turn it off, what is their heat source? I will check on the starter feed protein content- Thank you-
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    Chicks picking on each other-

    Hey there- I just moved my 4 week old 8 chicks from the brooder to a 4 ft by 4ft enclosure in the garage. They now have natural daylight and the heat lamp. I've got 2 austrolorp, 2 barred rocks, 2 RI reds and 2 buff orpingtons. The darker chicks are picking on the 2 orps. Tail feathers are...
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    Cross post about getting peeps....

    I'm sure this has been addressed. I couldn't find it in the FAQ's.. I want to have 6 or so laying hens and can't take a full 25 minimum order from a large hatchery. Are there any "local" folks who may be interested in splitting an order or direct me to local folks who may have peeps available...
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    What's going on in Westminster on Feburary 4th?
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    Just a few peeps in Maryland...

    I'm sure this has been addressed. I couldn't find it in the FAQ's.. I want to have 6 or so laying hens and can't take a full 25 minimum order from a large hatchery. Are there any "local" folks who may be interested in splitting an order or direct me to local folks who may have peeps available...
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    Hello From Laurel, Maryland

    Hey there- Just joining the BYC group. I'm a mountain biker, beekeeper, husband, and father of two girls. Looking to get into the keeping of chickens to teach my kids where their food "really" comes from. I hope to get peeps soon to begin the adventure.
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