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    Question about chicks and temps

    Books don't seem to address this issue clearly. My chicks are only 3 weeks old, but I'm wanting to move them out of the house and into the coop. I should have ordered them later! How tough are these little guys? I rigged a set up with lights out there, but only got it into the 55-60 F...
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    MM Chick Survey

    Date Recieved Chicks: 3/10 How many and what breeds ordered: 12 Rhode Island Reds, 14 Dominiques, 1 rare breed (free) How many and what breeds were DOA: 0 How many and what breeds showed signs of illness: 12 of the Dominques What were their symptoms: weak, crippled legs At what age did the...
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    MM Chicks hatched 3/8 - AE? What does recovery look like?

    I received a batch of Rhode island Reds and Dominiques from MM on 3/10. Many of the Dominiques became ill 12-14 days later. They are quarantined, but alive. Can't find anything definitive regarding the long-term prognosis. Anyone? If they survive, I'll always have to keep new chicks...
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