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    Backyard Brahmas!!

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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    I just finished catching up on about 10 pages of this thread... I got super behind since my boys are now out of school and life has become pure insanity. Lots of sweet stuff happening! I can't wait to see how The Colonel's hatch turns out! Here are a couple pics of my flock during snack time...
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    HOORAY! Congrats... This is what you have been waiting for! How old are they exactly?? I want to get some sort of an idea for myself...
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Here are a few pics I took last night. Their crops were SO full from yogurt and oatmeal!
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    The chicks did so well their first night outside. They didn't sleep in the coop, but I figured they'll get the hang of it soon enough. We pushed the pen we were using to hold them up against the door of the run that is attached to the coop to make a bigger run. The box that came with this coop...
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    I'm thinking this one might be a "he". Lots of assertive behavior and when my dog sniffs around, he holds his head up high and sounds the alarm. There is another in the bunch that regularly postures with him, but I haven't seen anything super aggressive in any of mine. Playing in their...
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Moving our six weeks olds into their coop this weekend! I don't think it's supposed to get below 55 any night soon. Would it be a good idea to put a heat lamp in the coop at night? I'll post pics later!
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Great news!!!!
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Ok. So we started looking at all the wood we have collected and it's not nearly enough to have the coop we want. Soooo... We went to TSC and bought a small coop with an attached run to get us through until we can collect/barter for/buy more. And then we all went for a hike and had icees to cool...
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Hey, thanks friend! It was so fun to sit and watch them.
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    First time outside!!
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    Building the coop today. Anyone have any tips for me? Anything you wish you knew the first time around?
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    @bumpercarr I am so sorry and sad for you. I can tell just by reading your posts these past couple of weeks that you really enjoyed your flock. I hope that you manage to find some peace.
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    I have no idea how to help you solve your problem... But that's an awesome looking coop! Nice work!
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    Backyard Brahmas!!

    I agree! Thanks for sharing.
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