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    Another chick question

    Would a heat lamp above the eggs work? And if so what temp? What should I do move eggs back out to the other broody hen?
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    Another chick question

    2 silkie hens sitting on eggs and 2 chicks. Moved both hens, chicks and eggs inside to get away from everyone else. Both hens were fighting so I moved the youngest back outside. Should I put the eggs back outside also or will one hen care for 2 chicks and 14 eggs?
  3. brains

    Another chick question

    2 silkie hens sitting on eggs and 2 chicks. Moved both hens, chicks and eggs inside to get away from everyone else. Both hens were fighting so I moved the youngest back outside. Should I put the eggs back outside also or will one hen care for 2 chicks and 14 eggs?
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    Help quick please

    Of coarse I just posted a question about the same thing. I guess I am going to bring my hens and chicks in the garage to keep them away from the roosters and other hens and close to the food
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    New chicks again

    In the past whenever we go out of town out silkies hatch some eggs. Well just got back and I now have 2 out 3 chicks (one died) in a nesting box with 2 hens. There are also about 6 more eggs. I usually set up something inside for the hen and chicks but do I really need to? I also have 2 silkie...
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    Crazy easy way to make hard boiled eggs

    Just did it now. AWESOME. Never had an egg peel so easy Thanks Ed
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    Chicken tractor

    I should have mentioned I would have nesting boxes and coop attached, just portable
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    Chicken tractor

    Thanks. For the responses Ed
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    Chicken tractor

    Does anyone leave them in the tractor overnight. I wanted an option that I could put a few birds in each and let them do their thing for a few days without having to take them out each night?
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    Chicken tractor

    I currently have 2 stationary coops and runs with 5 silkies, 6 golden comets and 6 barred rocks. I am thinking of making a couple tractors to get them out around the yard. My concern is how safe are they? Couldn't a raccoon or other critter dig and/or lift the tractor? I have never closed the...
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    Fodder for the girls

    Fed my first round today to the chickens. I am making 3 shoebox size rounds each time with a total of 9. I am going to try more holes in the batch that is soaking now Ed
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    Fodder for the girls

    Thanks. I will have to try it in mine when this round is done. I have it in the garage which has 2 windows but not much light. They are growing and should be done in a few days I will post pics when I have a chance Ed
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    Fodder for the girls

    Nice job. How big and how many holes did you make. I only have mine at one end now but will lilely update if it proves to get a better outcome Ed
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    Fodder for the girls

    Really looking forward to your progress. I tried it but ended up with some mold type growth. Need to retry b/c they really loved it Ed
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    Need help fast

    Ended up pulling mom and babies and moved to another location. I guess I don't need that section of my shop for a while. Total suprise having chicks. Both hens have been broody for quite some time and I guess they got it right now Thanks Ed
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