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    Possible frostbite

    I have one of those Premier All-Season waterers and that keeps the water from freezing --no open bowls. Thanks.
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    Possible frostbite

    I like the Cozy heaters, but the Sweeter Heater can mount above the roost which is better for my coop. More expensive but oh well.
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    Possible frostbite

    I'm in Southern Maine and December '25 was cold -- below 30 for weeks, a couple nights around 0. It's my first chicken year and I have 6 Buff Orpington hens that are 7 mo old and laying well. The coop is well ventilated, on 3 sides at the top and l use deep litter - never any odor in there and...
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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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