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    Does my chicken have Marek's? Help!!

    I'm going through the same issue with a 11 week old RedStar. Noticed a couple weeks ago that she was walking goofy where she would lift one foot up awkwardly and walk, almost like she had something on her foot. It was one of the first times she had been outside and the run was wet so I thought...
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    What to feed free-rangers

    I go to my local farm supply store who mixed their own "layer mash". I would have to look at it to see the protein percent but I think it's around 16-18%. If ive learned one thing raising chickens it's that feed matters, and that these feed stores, or Purina, or "fill in your major brand name...
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    What to feed free-rangers

    Wow! Excellent reading.
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    What is to cold for pullets to be outside?

    I'm in MN and as long as you have cold hardy breeds pullets have no problem. Use a red heat lamp at night for the next week or two if it makes you feel better but remove it ASAP. Fried chicken is good- except when you don't want it! I only use LEDs on timers in my coop due to low heat on them...
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    When should I move my chicks outside?

    Well, I've always waited for the 8 week mark- in which case you should get a larger brooder! However if it is warm enough over night than I don't see a huge issue with them getting acclimated to the coop. I would recommend keeping them cooped up for some time so they know where their new home...
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    Moving Chicks outside

    They say if they are feathered then you're good to go! Personally I'd wait until 8 weeks- that's always been my magic number.
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    Starting Chicks in October/November

    First off, I apologize if this is a repeat post/question but I looked around for a bit and was unsuccessful find a related post. I'll begin by laying some groundwork of my situation. My wife, I, and our four kids are moving into our "new" house on 5 acres in the central part of Minnesota. We all...
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