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    lock out? or not? Good coop etiquette!!!

    Thank you for a quick reply. I wasn't sure if they were old enough to lay yet but better get those nest boxes in this week for sure then.
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    lock out? or not? Good coop etiquette!!!

    I have not posted since my introduction...sorry. It has been a whirlwind spring and summer. Between getting my chicks and so many "life" issues happening...as with everyone..,.illness, a loved one passing on, storms and other events I have not checked in. We have just pushed through, prayed...
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    I'm finally a mother hen

    Hi everyone. My baby chicks arrived on Wednesday. All were alive and healthy and so far all is well. They are eating drinking and pooping regularly. I enjoy sitting and watching them though they are skidish about being held. They try to jump out of my hand. I pick them up and hold them on my...
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    New member

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Hi, I am so excited to a part of Backyard Chickens.com and this forum. I am also excited to be entering into the world of chickens. I am about to become the proud Momma to 16 mixed breed chicks on May 14. arriving one of the first 3...
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