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    Where do you buy timers?

    I have 5 hens, not sure of breeds, that have been laying for maybe a month. About 2 weeks ago they stopped laying eggs I have only gotten one egg in the last 2 weeks!! I was getting 2 eggs every three days and one in between at times. I am assuming it has to do with the time change. I have read...
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    Chickens at night

    I don't have a run yet as the chicks are 2-3 weeks old but I am planning on making it predator proof since my husband has informed me of hawks, coyotes, dogs, fox, cats, etc, etc that will try to kill my chickens. I just didn't know what I was suppose to do. Thanks so much!
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    Chickens at night

    Ok I am new to chickens and have a question about the chickens and nighttime. Am I supposed to make sure the chickens are in the coop and can't get out at night into the run? I really wish I had a guru lol
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    How many nesting boxes?

    I am trying to get my coop together and I am wondering how many nesting boxes I need. I have 6 baby chicks and I am assuming they are all females. I got 3 red pullets and 3 plymouth rock for Tractor Supply and they said they should be female. So assuming all 6 are female do I need 6 nesting...
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    Can you let 4 wk old chickens run free outside?

    MIne are about 2-3 weeks old and I let them out alone. I will go inside and do stuff I need to I just keep a check on them every 15-20 mintues. So far so good. These are my first chicks though I am not professional!
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    is 30 days too young to put outside permanently?

    Glad you came to a compromise but I think they would be fine. I am no professional but my chicks have been outside since I got them. We have 6 that I think are about a 2 weeks old maybe 3 weeks (not sure how old they were when I bought them) We put them in an old rabbit cage with a heat lamp and...
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    Chicks going outside

    I'm not a pro at this but I will tell you what I have done. My chicks have been outside since I got them. Most of our nights have been in the 60's but I still keep the lamp on for them. They are in a old rabbit cage that is cover on the top and two sides. Last night it did get into the 30's so I...
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    South Carolina, new to the site:)

    I am a new member as well and live in South Carolina!
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    New Member!

    Hey everyone! I just got 6 baby chicks last Saturday at TSC. I don't really know much about chickens but have wanted some for a while. This will be a learning experience for me so any advice is welcome. Right now I have my chicks in an old rabbit cage and I am currently trying to decide what I...
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