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    Opinion on Quarantine situation

    Thank you, I hadn't been thinking about the stress factor with possible illness! I'm not actively looking to take on any new birds knowing the risks of introduction, but my mind started churning when a local person was reaching out.
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    Opinion on Quarantine situation

    I understand the importance of a 30 day quarantine when introducing new members to a flock but I'm wondering if I might have a situation where this not necessary. Someone in my town took in two pullets in November and is currently unable to care for them. They were her first chickens and she...
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    New to chickens!

    Hello everyone, My name is Jessica and I am new to raising chickens. I moved this past spring and have a lovely backyard allowing plenty of space for a nice coop and a great garden. I picked up my day old chicks 3.5 weeks ago and I am shocked by how much they have grown and changed already. I...
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    Moving to the coop?

    This is my first time raising chickens and I'm wondering if my chicks are ready to make a move to the coop to spend the night. They are 3.5 weeks and appear to have all of their feathers, beside some downy areas on their heads and bottoms. Most of what I have read says they can make the move at...
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