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I'm getting super excited too, my chicks come in 7 days!!!!!!

Do aspen shavings work? I noticed that they have them at petsmart and they are a lot bigger of chips. A book I read says that pine shavings could be mistaken for food.

I am trying to figure out what I should use for my brooder, and what the best bedding is, any suggestions?

Thanks!

I have 5 chicks coming nest Tuesday. 1 Ameracauna 1 Black Australorp 1 Buff Orpington 1 Gold Star 1 Barred Rock I am 14 and this is my second batch of chickens, because I had eight when I was five. I don't know a lot about these breeds, so if you have had any of these birds, let me know your...

Very helpful, getting my chicks next Tuesday!!

Thanks!

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I live in Minnesota where temperatures at this time of year can get down to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. I am going to get chickens in the spring and I was wondering if anyone takes their chickens inside when it gets too cold. Also do you recommend insulating or not insulating, I have some spare...