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    Buff Orpington Hen or Roo game anyone?

    I have 6 Buff Orpingtons that are almost 4 months old, i have a sneaky suspicion i have only 1 hen in this bunch. After all my research I am still questioning myself. Any chance you fine people would like to weigh in? I left out 1 as I know he is definitely a Roo.
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    Can 1 week old chicks have sprouts?

    I have a little over a week old chicks, after some research I decided to give them a few mealworms and some chopped up lettuce. They have access to chick grit. I have some sprouted lentils and I'm getting mixed reviews online of they would be alright to offer the chicks . Any thoughts from my...
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    Week old chicks are huddled, cold or still adjusting to new brooder?

    It might be a bit high then, i did not realize that, I will bring it down now, thank you!
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    Week old chicks are huddled, cold or still adjusting to new brooder?

    I brought home 6 chicks that I believe are a little less than a week old about 3 hours ago. I have the heat plate cranked, it says it's at 130 degrees but the thermometer is have under it says 89.9 degrees. The chicks have now been huddled under it for 3 hours with no desire to come out. I did...
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    Can 12 week old chicks be kept inside?

    Thank you both so much! And yes, it really feels like the never ending winter this year! I will 100% take the advice for a sturdy hard to tip waterer, thanks! Not sure I'm on board with being a house chicken owner quite yet, hoping to just keep them in the basement short term and get the...
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    Can 12 week old chicks be kept inside?

    Yeah I like the idea of a large pen for them to roam around while we get our act together. Would you think letting them wander in the snow if it doesn't thaw for a few weeks would be a good idea just to get them out and about? Thanks for easing my mind
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    Can 12 week old chicks be kept inside?

    Thanks for the response! Unfortunately the only current option is the basement, coop and barn are the spring projects 🤦‍♀️ I do have a set of French doors in the basement that give off a lot of natural light, it's an unfinished walk out basement that doesn't get a lot of use so I'm not to...
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    Can 12 week old chicks be kept inside?

    Hi! My husband and I have been planning on getting started with laying chicks in the next 2 weeks but had a slight change in plans. We are brand new to the chicken world and are now to our surprise getting (2) 12 week old chickens in a week. We originally had planned keeping day old chicks in...
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