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    One chick with very slow growth?

    I'm having this very same issue. My runt is almost half the size of the other 3 now, but she seems to be eating and running around just fine. A little pasty, but we're keeping it clear. Can someone tell me the benefit of ACV in the water?
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    Can I move the brooder into the garage?

    We have our chicks in the basement right now, with a heat lamp of course. But the dust is starting to get to me, and I have 2 small children who are playing close to the brooder. Do you think it's okay to put them in the garage? The temps at night are in the upper 30's, and 50's during the...
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    Is there something wrong with the runt?

    Well, we tried doing a hard-boiled egg, but the chicks completely ignored it. I'm not sure whether to be worried or not. This chick (I think it's Ameracauna) is now practically half the size of the other three. She drinks often, so we just added some electrolyte powder to the water. But we...
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    Is there something wrong with the runt?

    Our four chicks are about 10 days old and they appear to be thriving. One of them (not sure of the breed, Ameracauna or Australorp) is definitely smaller than the other three. She's also a loner. The larger three sleep together in a pile, and she's often alone in the opposite corner. Doesn't...
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