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    Getting rid of chickens? AKA putting them in the freezer?

    I agree with everybody. I have no shame of killing these birds I already had the mind set when I got my meat birds. Its my parents ( Mom and grandma) when i say it they just kinda shake there heads and I try to explain to them that the meat is amazing and the way i butcher my animals is with...
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    Should I kill my egg birds?

    I have 3 hens aprox. 7 months and Im not sure if I should get rid of them or not. First its becoming summer time here in southern california and it gets to about 120 degrees its only 95 and there misserable. Second im going to be busy this summer. Third I need all the money I can get. I plan to...
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    Getting rid of chickens? AKA putting them in the freezer?

    I have 3 hens aprox. 7 months and Im not sure if I should get rid of them or not. First its becoming summer time here in southern california and it gets to about 120 degrees its only 95 and there misserable. Second im going to be busy this summer. Third I need all the money I can get. I plan to...
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    Putting 1 week old chicks outside?

    Before you get super mad I understand that they should be kept at 90 degrees. I plan to put 1 250w heat lamp and 1 150w heat lamp and seeing if they are cold The coldest its going to be is 60 degrees. If they are cold I will bring them inside but i have no Predators except cats but i have...
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    Chicks poop looks exactly like chicks starter feed.

    My chick feed is medicated I put them outside during the day its around 80-90 they are 5 days old and they are not to hot or to cold so I honestly dont know what the problem is i just dont remember chick poop looking like this (ive had chicks before)
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    Chicks poop looks exactly like chicks starter feed.

    My chicks poop doesnt really look like normal chicken poop it just looks like ther chick starter feed and when its dried out it looks even more like it. Should i give them more grit?
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    What age can I let baby chicks play outside?

    Yeah I can keep a eye on them I will put cardboard on the side the breaze is going and if they are all hudles together cause they are I will put the heat lamp on thanks! @lazy gardener
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    What age can I let baby chicks play outside?

    I have 6 baby cornish cross that are 3 days old and I want to let them play outside I have their run ready for them I live in California and where I live it is 90 for the high today if I put them outside when its at its hottest will it be okay? The only real thing im worried about is Bugs there...
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    Golden Laced Wyandootle Male or Female? 5 months old.

    Thanks everyone!
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    Golden Laced Wyandootle Male or Female? 5 months old.

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    Meat chickens

    Feed them alot of protein Thats what will make them grow Nice and Juicy other than that just make sure they have a happy life.
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    How to get big meat birds.

    I have 6 cornish crosses I want them to be big and pack alot of meat by week 7 (they are 5 days old) but I want them healthy and not sick are there any tips on doing this?
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    Getting Baby chicks when I have a Flock already?

    Yeah thanks for the help I will probably just go buy chick feed @Megs501
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    Getting Baby chicks when I have a Flock already?

    Haha I actually am about to get 6 cornish crosses, and since your a little but of a chicken expert yourself can I take my laying chickens feed pellets and crush them and feed them to the cornish? And also can I feed them alot of grass to help with the cost? @Megs501
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    Getting Baby chicks when I have a Flock already?

    I already have 3 chickens they are about 5 months and they are for eggs I want to get 2 more baby chickens and raise them for meat then in about 6-8 weeks then do the deed. My question is if i keep them separate like on the other side of the yard is that ok? Is there a possiblily of spreading...
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