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    If you could breed pure breeds

    Neither crevecoeur! They are so sweet, fun, and INTERESTING. As are all our sweet chickens. https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/crevecoeur-chicken/
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    swollen knee/hock and one with twisted leg

    Hi there, one has stayed the same (looks like splayed leg) the other seems to be slightly more swollen. Have a full work load the next 5 days, will do my best to take time to post pics soon.
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    What age can chicks be given access to ladder

    Thank you.
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    swollen knee/hock and one with twisted leg

    5 week old Crevcoeurs and yesterday eve one was limping. On inspection today another is limping. One has an obvious swollen knee/hock and the other has a leg twisting out to the side. I have about an 1" of straw and large shavings mixed on the coop floor. They have been in the coop for a...
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    What age can chicks be given access to ladder

    Our 5 week old chicks are in the coop with the brooder heater. At what age can they be introduced to the coop ladder down to the run. The coop is elevated about 4' off the ground. Of course the photos are straight in my folder and one is sideways and I have no idea has to fix?
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    ***Crevecoeur Thread***

    New to chickens. The crevecouers description fascinated so here we are. Murray Mc sexed chicks. Hope we got 7 hens and a rooster.
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    ISO Run input

    Closed it is.
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    ISO Run input

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    ISO Run input

    Oh!!! I am somewhat of an expert of crawling through Pooh. Horses and goats seem to get into situations over the years. But at this age not feeling it.
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    ISO Run input

    Thanks. I like the idea of giving them more room.
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    ISO Run input

    Thank you so much. The ladder can be relocated. I believe there is closed cell foam insulation. Will have to check with hubby/constructor. He’ll have to decide if he wants to plywood or other cover the insulation to protect that to be part of the run. I’m assuming it’s just gonna be easier...
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    ISO Run input

    Our 1st flock (9 Crevcoeurs) is in the brooder, the coop is almost done. We need your input on the run. The coop is attached to a workshop/barn which is raised off the ground. Going to build the run soon. Should we allow the chicken under the shop or wire them out? I don't know what there...
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