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    Size of brooder

    I will keep them in probably until 6-7 weeks as that is what recommendation I read the most. The porch temps will vary. Although it is a covered, screened in back yard porch. Average temps the next two weeks are 70's in the day and mid 50's at night. Heat plate is 12x12
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    Size of brooder

    I have 6 baby chicks coming - 3 orpingtons and 3 australorps. I am afraid my brooder may be too large? I bought a 6ft x 2 ft stock tank and I have a heat plate. The brooder will be on my screened in secure back porch and I have tarps hung along the one wall of the porch just to protect from any...
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    New in Southeast Coastal NC

    Hey everyone! Introducing myself. I am new to the group and expecting my first shipment of chicks this week! I am starting a very small backyard flock and receiving 3 buff Orpingtons and 3 Australorps. I selected these as good starter chicks that are on the quieter side because of living in a...
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