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    One chick pecking others feathers constantly

    Their brooder is two plastic totes (30 gallons each I think..) connected by a tunnel. So each is just a little under 6sqft, which gives each of them at least about 2 sqft. They seem like they have plenty of room, but they all huddle in one corner and then peck each other. In one of the buckets...
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    One chick pecking others feathers constantly

    I have 5 Barred Rock chicks in the brooder right now. They are all about 1.5 weeks old (almost 2). There is 2 of them that don't peck anyone else at all, but the other 3 keep pecking everyone's feathers growing in, specifically on the two that don't peck. Especially one, Chickadee, who also...
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    Roo or pullet?

    I think maybe cockerel...
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    Hey everyone!

    Welcome to BYC! Wishing you good luck with your hatching!
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    Heater lamps and 5 week old chicks question

    I think they would be fine if you took the plates out now. Usually people say the temperature should be lowered to more like 70°F at about 5-6 weeks old, and then weaned completely from heat at 6 weeks. Since your average temperature is about that, even a little warmer, they'll be fine. If you...
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    Hen or roo?

    X2! I think pullet, but you'll have to wait to see...
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    First Egg!!

    Congratulations on your first egg! It's always sooo fun! I don't have any experience with ducks though, so no ideas here...
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    Hi, I'm new

    Welcome to BYC!! Nancy looks fabulous with her apron!
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    New-ish Newby

    Welcome to BYC!! Your flock is gorgeous! That's so sweet people like to come to pet them! My chooks just "bite"...
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    New

    Welcome to BYC!! Good luck with hatching your eggs!
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    Question of the Day - Monday, May 13th, 2024

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    I kicked them out of the brooder!

    They're so cute! Good job giving them a good life. 😅 😊
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    Duck Not flying

    I'm so sorry! I'm glad he had a good life while it lasted though.
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    Easter Egger Chicks (or not?)

    Agreed! They're going to be gorgeous though if that helps! 😂
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    What are these white dots?

    Or it could just be sap.
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