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    Are "pinchings from the garden (radishes) ok for 41/2 wk olds

    I'm confused about grit. One person tells me that they don't need it until they are 10wks old and very often I see, in different posts, that they should be getting grit as early as 4 to 5 weeks. To be on the safe side, I bought 3 lbs of starter grit but am only putting very little, less than a...
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    Are "pinchings from the garden (radishes) ok for 41/2 wk olds

    Thanks MayberrySaint, I thought they would be ok, just wanted to double check I guess. I feel like such a novice now that I've actually got chicks on my back porch. They all seem to be doing well and I have a special girl that sits on either my shoulder or my knee any time that I go in to see...
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    Are "pinchings from the garden (radishes) ok for 41/2 wk olds

    I just pinched off some of my radish plants and they look like they might be a good snack for my RIR chicks. The chicks have eaten meal worms and bread as a snack already. I have given them grass clippings as well. I want them to have some variety but I wonder am I doing too much too soon...
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    Are my chicks the only ones up at 11pm?

    Thanks Beckyla, that's good advice. I have been in the chat room and they have settled and I am going to stop worrying about them as they are "training" me to come when they cry. I am going to go to bed and be glad to see them in the morning. Night Alecia
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    Are my chicks the only ones up at 11pm?

    We did survive the night, I put up the HELP HELP post last night. Tonight they are certainly draft free, I have their heat lamp hooked up, they have access to a pillow covered with a winter coat(fleece side up) over the pillow, which is located in their "baby pen" (bigger than a brooder) which...
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    HELP HELP PLEASE HELP

    I can't find the link to the chat room. So, here goes, when I just now checked on them they just looked at me and did not get up from their "cuddle huddle." They did not chirp or move they just looked at me like "hey we were sleeping" they didn't get up and run over to the door they just...
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    HELP HELP PLEASE HELP

    I say let's try the chat room. I'm going to go there right now. I would love some moral support.
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    HELP HELP PLEASE HELP

    How wonderful you all are. First, they are 4 weeks old, there are six of them and they are very close to each other, they sleep in a pile all of the time. And I have given in to them already and they do have me trained. I feel so awful for them, I can't believe how deeply attached I have...
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    HELP HELP PLEASE HELP

    I hope someone is online this late. Here's the problem, yesterday I took my 4 week old chicks out to my back porch where their "intermediate" coop is located. No sooner did I get them moved in than a violent thunderstorm moved through our area with a cold front behind it. They are outside in...
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    Another Hay or Straw question

    I saw a hanging feeder at the supply store but I didn't see a hanging waterer, you say that you hung yours on the wall. Maybe I'll try that when they move to their "intermediate" coop next week. I have no wall to hang anything on in the pen they are in now. But next week they will be moving...
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    Another Hay or Straw question

    Thanks for the insight Picco, whew what a relief! I was really worried. Thanks for the tips on the water too. I have it raised somewhat, but obviously not enough. I will try your suggestion it's a really good one. All I know is what I've got going now is NOT working. Their water is...
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    Where do eggs come from? Dumb Question I know

    You are ALL so awesome. I just laughed my "poop shoot/chute" off!!! I am embarrassed to say that 1) I don't have any pictures of my sweeties yet and 2) I wouldn't even know how to post a picture if I did. I do understand alot better now about the chute thing though. I never knew about their...
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    Another Hay or Straw question

    Will using hay (a mix of timothy and "regular") be harmful to my 3 almost 4 week old chicks? I have run out of pine shavings and have been using this mix until I can get some more. I am really concerned about this as I don't want to harm them in any way. I plan to get more pine shavings soon...
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    How did you get into the chicken hobby?

    My uncle thought that I might like chickens so he decided to give me a subscription of "Backyard Poultry" as a gift for my birthday the May before last. I set the magazines aside until late fall. I read the magazines all winter and fell in love with chickens before I even had one. I was...
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    Where do eggs come from? Dumb Question I know

    I am wondering if two of my larger hens might be roosters. I was also wondering if the vent is basically the same as the "poop shoot" and if not, could I tell if my hens are roosters if they are "ventless?" I would appreciate any insight. Signed, Stupid in Fallentimber
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