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    Question about combing two different batches of chicks

    Excellent! I'll combine them tomorrow. I have 18 of the cutest bantams ever. 10 silkies and 8 "unknown".
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    Question about combing two different batches of chicks

    We bought two batches of bantams a week apart. We have them in separate brooders but want to put them together as they all will be in the coop together. Is there a problem introducing chicks together from different batches? Thanks!
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    New Chicken Junkie needs advice about chicks

    That's a good idea. I have some Sav-A-Chick that my husband is bringing me from his "town" run. I'll add it to the water and keep my fingers crossed. I was worried about using Pine shavings but on the site here I see it is a 50/50 opinion regarding that. I've also made nipple waterers...
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    New Chicken Junkie needs advice about chicks

    Ok, I will call them tomorrow as they are closed now. I do have them on medicated feed and of the 10 I bought, 7 are real feisty/active. We might lose one more who is staying still and "sleeping" a lot. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they supposed to be treated for Coccidosis before being...
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    New Chicken Junkie needs advice about chicks

    Hi all -- I've been browsing this site for the last year or so. Finally yesterday, my husband took me to Tractor Supply Company and we bought 10 adorable Bantam chicks. After getting home and setting up everything for them, all looked fine except one. Listless, shallow breathing and eyes...
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