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    can a chicken come when called

    I got my 4 hens when they were 3 days old.We named them and always call them by name when we enter the coop,pick them up etc.We keep BOSS and dried mealworms in clear Osarka water bottles so they see it before we can open the container they are crowding each other and jostling for position to...
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    most friendly breed?

    I have 2 Dominiques-got them at 3 days old.They have always been super sweet and like to be held.They are now a year old and very pretty.My Easter Egger has always been skittish and hates to be held.
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    People that use sand in their coop I have a quick question

    I buy the construction grade with different size grains and tiny pebbles .It also doubles as grit and they eat it when needed.I started with the play sand and quickly realized it was too fine so I bought more bags of the construction type and mixed it.There is no smell from the coop so that is a...
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    what age do you put your chicks outside

    I fed my 3 hens medicated feed until the first bag was empty then switched to regular chick layer crumbles.Keeping the coop clean-get that yucky poop out as quick and often as possible ,always provide clean water everyday.Once a week I wash the water dispenser with soap and hot water.I also add...
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    People that use sand in their coop I have a quick question

    I have sand on the floor of my coop and covered run for my 4 hens.Everyday I scoop the poop with a kitty litter scooper and run a rake through it.I love the low maintenance and the girls love searching for buried goodies hiding in the sand.I have added a couple of bags of sand every 6 months or...
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    AudriAnna's Americauna's

    I got my first chickens last year from a feed store in Houston.Had never had chickens (city girl).Now living near Galveston where I can have a small flock.Just by pure luck/accident I got 2 Dominques from the store -they were 3 days old.One year later they have grown into the sweetest hens,quiet...
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    Best Breeds for a Heat Tolerant Flock?

    I live near Galveston.I have 2 Dominques,a Rhode Island Red and an Easter Egger. They are all about 1 year old.They tolerate the heat and humidity without any problem. I always provide clean, cold water and have fans ready for the intense summer heat.The coop is shaded under the house with lots...
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    What breed /gender is my mystery chick?

    Thanks everyone-I thought so but wanted all my new chicken expert friends to confirm.
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    I'm Deb from Galveston, TX

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    What breed /gender is my mystery chick?

    . Hi everyone.I got this cutie on March 7.Caitlyn/Bruce was largest chick in the bantum bin.Very outgoing and plays nice with the 2 Dominque pullets and RIR pullet all very similiar in age.No Roo personality but started growing the pinkish comb and waddles last week.
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