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    Eek! Not liking this new neighbor.

    Great photo, even if he's not the best guy to have around.
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    Chick needs new home or comparable age companion asap

    Thanks for the replies. Sorry for posting in the wrong section. Chick is going to a great new home today. Right around the bend with plenty her same age and we can visit. Taking thier horse. All is good. Everyone gets an adoption.
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    Chick needs new home or comparable age companion asap

    Virginia, need home for lonely chick ASAP. I did loose one of my 2 EE's this Sun. Found only feathers. The one left behind is 6wk, skittish with people but yesterday I was able to comfort her somewhat holding her. My SL's will not give her piece in the coop with them and keeping her separted she...
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    Intoduction to small flock?

    Okay so I should know how to do this but thought I'd get some feedback. I have 2 6wkold EE's very small 1/4 size of my 6 SL's. They are going out during the day and stay in wire dog kennel next to my coop where my SL's pullets have well established there home and routine. I let each one of the...
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    Virginia

    I'm here in Front Royal Warren Co. VA Kelly H
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    southern states chicks

    I am using SS starter and my Red SL from southern States are happy, healthy and very friendly. Could'nt be more happy. Good luck. Kelly H Front Royal, VA
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    When will my chicks warm up to me?

    I am wondering the same about a pair of EE's chicks i bought the day before Easter. They are apx 3 wks old and so skittish. I'm a newbie. We bought 6 Red sex linked from our local farm store they are about 7-9 wks now and they are so loving. They come to us eat out of our hands and climb into my...
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    "special needs" chick?

    Too funny Rooneytune. Glad the little one is getting learning the ropes. Beat of Luck.
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    Chick Size

    They were a different batch from another store. All is well. Just located a farmer just around the bend with all kinds of chicks,geese, who offered her help with questions.Feeling very silly. Thanks again for the feedback.
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    Chick Size

    Thanks for your feedback. i am going to back today to speak with the girl who knows chickens well. She is a clerk but an avisd 4 Her. I appreciate the comments. Have a great day.
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    Chick Size

    Went to the feed store today and noticed the feed store chicks from the same flock I bought mine from are much bigger and have feathered out alot more than my 6. Mine are looking healthy , eating chirping, drinking ect just Fine. I have had mine in the house in a brooder and on non-medicated...
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    Anyone else have bathtub babies because of weather?

    New to forum. Hello all. Moved them out of the garage tonight and into the bathroom. Supposed to stay cold and get snow this weekend in VA. I'm to nervous to even keep them in the insulated garage. Lovin these precious chicks.
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    Stink Bugs

    I am new to this forum as well as to raising chicks. I am in VA and Stink bugs are now rampant. Darn I cannot stand bugs , but these things are all over. They are crawling in my brooder and the chicks are scared. Any advice is appreciated in advance. Front Royal , VA
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