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    Fan in Coop

    Hi! I live in CA where it is still 100 degrees at midnight. My coop has a small window and pretty big window (1 ftx1 ft) that is left open at night but I think the coop is still very warm. My coop has an arched ceiling so at the top, i have a small fan that just adds some air flow. they can put...
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    Leaving Light On In Coop At Night

    The sun rises at 5:30 and sets around 9:00 pm so theres over 15 hours of day light. These are the lights I have hanging in the coop and I love them because they are safe and not so bright https://www.target.com/p/battery-operated-led-microdot-rope-lights-threshold-153/-/A-53146900 Thank you for...
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    Leaving Light On In Coop At Night

    I live in California and it is so hot. It is still almost 100 out and it is almost midnight. In the coop, I have dim lighting for the winter so they can see since it gets dark so early. I am considering leaving it on a timer (I think it is for 6 hours) and leaving it on so the girls can see...
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    Power is out in Fresno, CA

    Yes, about 80% feathered. The power just came back on so now I’m one happy mama and can go back to bed. Thank you!
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    Power is out in Fresno, CA

    Hello! Quick question. Power has been out since 5 am until around 7:30 am. Chicks are 3 weeks old in coop outside where it was 80-85 degrees with heat lamp. There is now a power outage and I’m not sure if i should bring them inside for warmth or if the coop should stay pretty warm. It’s an...
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    Temperature is stressful

    So I ended up going to a local store and they suggested a dimmer. Such a great idea! I attached the dimmer which controls the heat and its perfect
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    Temperature is stressful

    Oh my gosh, i didnt even know you could switch to a bulb like that! Thank you so much Karen, that gives me peace of mind!
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    Temperature is stressful

    Hello all. My chicks are three weeks old tomorrow. We decided to put them in their coop last night and they did great. We put the heat lamp in and everything was perfect. Temps have been upper 60s/low 70s and 40-50 at night. Well today I came home and realized I should have turned the heat lamp...
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    Chicks Flying Out of Brooder

    I am brooding them in my house and I take them outside on the grass when the weather is nice! Thanks for the suggestions!
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    Chicks Flying Out of Brooder

    My chicks are 2 weeks old. Today, one of them decided she wanted to fly out of the brooder. The brooder stands about 18 inches high (its a 50 gal tote that gives them plenty of room but could obviously be taller). I put the lid on (we cut out 90% of it and used hardware cloth to cover) but I...
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    Enjoying the Californian Sun!

    I don't think I could handle that! I love the cold but I appreciate how easy it is to walk outside and sit on the grass and feel content! Im ready for them to be outside too. I don't want them "cooped" up in their brooder lol
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    Enjoying the Californian Sun!

    My girls are 14 days old and I decided to take them outside to get some sun. I think they really enjoyed it! Im very ready for them to be out in their coop already!
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    New baby chicks

    Hello! I just got my first chicks last Thursday. I felt like I had just brought a newborn home, I was so nervous! However, I realized how easy it is after you get the hang of it and realize that they aren't too demanding. What I can say is that about twice a day I would check for pasty butt to...
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    Tractor Supply Chick Days 2018

    I got mine in Fresno, California and all they had were Red Sex Link and ISA Browns. I got two of each
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    Treats for Week Old Chicks

    Hello! My chicks are a week old today and I wanted to give them eggs. Was it okay to give them scrambled eggs? I read somewhere that people were recommending giving hard boiled eggs or if you scramble to not use nonstick pans (thats all I have). i just wasn't sure what is best. New chick momma...
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