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    Can I put my chicks in the coop yet?

    Yeah, I was planning on having their brooder plate out there, turned on at first, then later turned off but still present. TBH I'm more worried about heat. The coop is well ventilated, and in shade most of the day, but today and tomorrow are low 80s and I'm going to wait til the next day for...
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    Can I put my chicks in the coop yet?

    I'm new to chickens -- first batch of 8 Buff Orpingtons, and they are 4 weeks old. Nighttime temps are 60s & 70s F, daytime up to 90. I know I'm supposed to wait until they are fully feathered, but I wonder with the warm Summer temps if I need to wait that long. Here's a photo.
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    I'm so old I Remember when:

    Whoppers were 39 cents and I made $1.50/hour flipping them.
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    Covered run flooring suggestions

    I have a new coop/run I built based on the Third Coast Craftsman design. The run is covered, and is about 12' x 8', and we have 8 Orpington chicks in the brooder for another couple weeks. Planning on doing Deep Bedding Method in the coop, with hemp, but I'm unclear on what to do with the run...
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