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yes, that was a good article. thanks.

The heat lamp is gone and I have a feeling they will go in their coop earlier too. Won't the big hens "beat up" the little ones? Remember, there is a big difference. Reminds me of survivor where they have their tribes. One tribe of six and the other trible of eight. And the rooster as...

ok. thanks.

Thanks everyone. Just wanted to make sure they didn't freeze at night but there are six in a small coop and from what you said, they should be fine. Plus I think the light is what is keeping them in the run until after dark when they should be going in their coop.

I don't think so but from what everyone has said, I think they will be fine. They've been out in the rain in cooler weather and like it!

they'll be 3 months on October 16 by which time we hope they will be big enough to integrate with the rest of our flock. They are too small right now compared to our bigger birds.

Our chicks are now two months old. Do they still need a heating lamp at night? They really don't go near it or rely on it. It's been in the 60's at night and may go down in the 50's this week. I tend to have it go on if it goes below 70 and off over 70. Plus I don't think the light is...

when do I start using chick grit? My chicks are four weeks old.

giving vital pack to them for about 5 to 7 days. not weeks.

I read them too. No, the hatchery where the chicks were from said you can give them and adult chickens too. When they are stressed, their immune systems are down and they benefit from the vitamins and electrolytes. Weather change, moving from place to place, etc.

are you a veternian(?) I'm just curious. Said with nice sincerity.

they constantly have clean water free of poops, etc. It's a full time job :)

yes. I was advised to give chicks value pack for a few weeks. It is electrolytes. You can give it to adult chickens also

We just received our baby chicks. They told us to use value pack also, which we are. The only question I have is you mix the med and water and need to change it every day. Is there a reason why? The water does not get dirty in any way. Is it okay to change the water and med every other day...

Thanks so much. I'll keep you posted. Yes, they definitely will be kept separated.