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    Now what do I feed them?!

    Is it just me or is there a grey area on what to feed your chicks at 6 weeks when it is recommended to stop feeding starter ration. I have a flock of 18 dual purpose breeds, I know I would like to concentrate more on them laying eggs than for meat, but I've read I shouldn't start giving them a...
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    Can anyone identify this breed??

    Thank you soooo much! I ordered 10 barred rocks and only received 8. Two of these little ones came in their stead.
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    Can anyone identify this breed??

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    New owner of 18 chickens and in love!!!!!

    Here are some shots of one of the chicks that came in my Barred Plymouth Rock order. Anyone have input on the breed?
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    Natural worm prevention?

    I am wondering what I can do/use to prevent worms in my buffs and barred rocks. Any tips?
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    coop bedding- what do you prefer??

    I use flax bedding cleaned and bagged for animal use. I love it!
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    coop bedding- what do you prefer??

    I have been using Flax Bedding. Way cheaper than pine shavings where I am and smells beautiful. It also stays fluffier and drier longer than the pine I had been using. I am aware this is a Canadian site but some good info on it here www.flaxbed.ca
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    New owner of 18 chickens and in love!!!!!

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    New owner of 18 chickens and in love!!!!!

    We originally ordered 10 buff Orpington and 10 barred plymouth rocks. We lost two barred the first week :(. I balled my eyes out! My own husband wasn't even sure how to deal with me being so hysterical over these chickens we had only had for 1 week.. As I said we ordered 10 barred plymouth...
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    New owner of 18 chickens and in love!!!!!

    Keep finding myself sitting in the coops talking to my chicks, didn't think I would be this attached at only 4 weeks! It seems they think I'm their momma, I go in the coop and they get all excited. They jump up to perch on me 5 or 6 at a time, they seem to get so excited I'm there. Is it just me...
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