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    Brooder in Garage with Mama Heating Pad for Spring Chicks SE PA

    Hello. I set up the brooder in the garage. It's 3x3. We got our 4 tiny bantam chicks on Saturday. Everything was going well. They were active, eating, drinking, etc. I checked on them this morning and they were all looking good. I got home from work and I found one had died. It was in a corner...
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    Brooder in Garage with Mama Heating Pad for Spring Chicks SE PA

    Thanks. If it was the middle of winter, I'd be more nervous, but it's spring and the temps aren't going to go too low now.
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    Brooder in Garage with Mama Heating Pad for Spring Chicks SE PA

    Thanks. I thought it would be okay, but just wanted to hear from others who have had success. The Mama Heating Pad has been the best thing. I've used it, like you said, to create a cave and every year, it's been a wonderful way to keep our chicks warm.
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    Brooder in Garage with Mama Heating Pad for Spring Chicks SE PA

    Hello Friends! I'm just reaching out for some insight and feedback. I've always brooded our chicks in the house, but the dust and smell is a bit too much for my husband. I'm thinking about using the garage. I checked the weather over the next few weeks and it looks like at night the coldest it...
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    Well said.
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    Bumblefoot?

    Yup. That was me with the Epsom Salt poultice recommendation. It worked quickly and efficiently for me when my duck had bumblefoot. I put it on, wrapped it, and within hours/day it helped me get the bumble out. I then put on antibiotic ointment and wrapped and continued that until it healed. So...
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    First-timer and so excited!

    Welcome! BYC is a great resource. Chicks are simply the best. Such little bundles of joy! Enjoy your little ones!
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    So glad it worked out. I love when the universe is on our side. You are not alone. :)
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    So true!
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    Run Floor

    My run is currently dirt. I do put mulch down occasionally and also straw. However, I'm redoing my set-up and I think I'm going to start using horse stall wood pellets in the run. They help with any mud, smell great, and become like sawdust when wet.
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    Can you imprint a turkey?

    My turkeys are imprinted to me and I didn't raise them. I got them when they were 6 months old.
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    Undecided- Anyone ever feel the same?

    Your post really hit home for me. I've been thinking about taking a break from chickens also. I get overwhelmed sometimes with it all, especially in the winter here in PA. We've had a rough one this year. I decided that I'm going to just downsize and see if that helps. I currently have 10...
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    Yes. That would be very satisfying. Hoping that happens for me too!
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    Hardware Cloth - How Far Up Run and Run Floor?

    This is exactly what I think I'm going to experience. I'm moving the entire run/coop structure a bit a ways away from its current location so that might help. I'm hoping that I can at least make it more difficult and tedious for them to get in. I also hope that since I'm moving it down closer to...
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    BUMBLEFOOT

    Yes! I put it on the foot. Wrapped it and then checked it later that day and it already helped draw out the bumble. It was so much faster, easier, and more efficient than the individual soaking sessions multiple times a day.
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