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    When and How?

    I am so sad I lost a barred rock chick today. When I checked the brooder this morning the bigger chicks were standing and walking on her while she suffered. I separated them and tried to give her water and keep her warm, but she died a few hours later. I have 6 older chicks who are mostly...
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    When and How?

    Thank you for the splendid advice! I appreciate your reply.
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    When and How?

    Hello Arizona Peeps, As a new cooper, I have two questions: When: When can I put my chicks out in the coop? It is getting up to 85 degrees and I put them in the run every day and they love it! The low is 58 so I know it is probably too soon right now, but when? I have been bringing them into...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Thought I would start with chicks, no incubator. I would like a Buff Orph, Red Star, Barred Rock, Rhode Isl Red, Easter Egger, and Gold laced Wyandotte. What do you think of those choices?
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    Arizona Chickens

    Thanks for the info. I will hit the Stock Shop!
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    Arizona Chickens

    Where did you buy your stock? I live up in New River and I am anxious to fill my new coop and run! I only want 6 hens and most hatchery's have 15 minimum until June.
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    Arizona Chickens

    After 3 months of building and preparing I am ready for chicks. I really only wanted to start with about 6; however, I am having trouble getting less than 15 before June. I want specific breeds and don't want to wait three more months! Any ideas?
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