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    Skin/feather problem?

    Thank you very much for this reply! I will definitely try this out. Do you think the feather follicles that aren't coming to the skin are causing itching or pain? This bird is one of my most active and curious. I was really hoping nothing was wrong!
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    Skin/feather problem?

    I recently ordered and received 11 chicks from McMurrays Hatchery. One died and I have 10 chicks now. One of my chicks has not feathered out yet anywhere near like the others. Do some breeds feather more slowly? I got the Rainbow Egg layers assortment and shared them with friend, so I have...
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    my first 10 chicks-- what are they?

    I have 10 chicks from an assortment of rainbow layers from McMurray's: http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/rainbow_layers.html They were all shipped on April 18th. We also ordered two Black Astralorp Roosters. I started with 11 chicks and one of my little black chicks died at just a few...
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    one of my babies is under my shed!

    Thank you so much!!! I got him out, with the help of my son. I think it was putting the other chicks nearby that drew him out. My son stomped on the inside of the shed too and he came straight to the other chicks! I was getting really worried because I know we have coyotes and cats and dogs...
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    one of my babies is under my shed!

    I have 10 chicks that were born april 18th. It has been really warm so I took them all outside to a new run I had just finished. One of my little guys went under my shed! It is at least 15 feet wide and 20 feet deep. I can't reach him/her. I know he can move and I hear him cheeping some...
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    I have 4 dozen+ eggs all gone-just pay 10.00 shipping -blue/green/

    I'm interested! Do you have any left? I am new to this so I just wondering how they stay warm during shipping. We received some live chicks in the mail and I think they just keep each other warm.
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    Colorado

    Hi all! I am new to baby chicks and I am hoping to have some good egg layers. A friend and I ordered pullets from McMurray Hatchery. I have 10 that are about 10 days old now. How cute and how fun! We live near Colorado Springs in Ellicott.
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    Free in Colorado D'Uccle pair 3 weeks old

    I know that they are already spoken for but they are adorable!!! If it doesn't work out for the other two takers. Please put me on the list! Thanks! I live near colorado springs.
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