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    Chicks Growing at Different Rates?

    I have a new hamshire red and a black austrolop that waddles and combs are not developing like the rest of my hens. They are about 22 weeks old and still have small light pink while the other hens have large red combs and waddles. Any advice? Is this normal.
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    When chicken poops red tissue is exposed but returns to normal

    Thank you!
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    When chicken poops red tissue is exposed but returns to normal

    Delaware hen, 20 weeks old today. Has not yet laid first egg but is showing all of the signs of being ready. Eating and drinking fine. All feathers intact. No excrement left on vent. I just noticed while watching the chickens that when she has bowel movements red tissue is briefly exposed...
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    Chicken injury

    I have a silver wyandot that was pecked by one of my other chickens on the ear. She has a small peice of skin hanging. The bleeding stopped. I cleansed the area with warm water and peroxide and covered with betadine. I have 7 other chickens all different breeds. They don't seem to be bothering...
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    Lighting/heat

    Thank you! It does help a lot. I never thought of it that way! I appreciate your help!
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    Lighting/heat

    I have 8 chickens! All different breeds but all listed as cold hearty or cold tolerant! I am an animal lover! I just want then to be safe and comfortable!
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    Lighting/heat

    Thank you for your reply! First time chicken owner! I live in midwest ohio. It gets below zero here with occasional high winds but probably nothing like you see. I built the coop inside the garage with an access to the run through the wall. The lighting will be poor. Do you think a low watt...
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    Lighting/heat

    My coop is 4×8 4ft height. I want to add a red heat light this winter but am concerned about safety. Would adding the bulb at the ceiling be far enough away from bedding to provide adequate heat but prevent fire?
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    springtime post your new chick pics

    First time chicken owner!!!! 5 chicks are 1 week and 2 days and 3 are 2 days old!! I am loving it. Coop building begins next weekend. I never thought I would enjoy this a much as I do! Watch tv? Not me, I watch chickens lol!
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    Adding new chicks

    I just ordered chicks for the first time. We lost one but the rest are doing fine. I will be adding 3 more to the group this week. They will be exactly one week apart in age. Do you think this will be a problem?
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    4x8 coop designs!

    Thank you!
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    4x8 coop designs!

    Beginner with chickens and construction. I want to build a 4 x 8 Coop. My biggest concerns are ventilation, an easy roof, and warmth for the winter months! I live in Ohio and we see all weather types. These last few winters have brought us -20° temperatures. Please help!
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    Coop pics****

    I am a beginner with chickens! I want to build a 4x8 coop in my backyard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! One of my main concerns is that I live in Ohio. I want to be sure that there is plenty of ventilation as well as protection from our very cold winter months! Please help...
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    Coop pics****

    I am a beginner with chickens! I want to build a 4x8 coop in my backyard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! One of my main concerns is that I live in Ohio. I want to be sure that there is plenty of ventilation as well as protection from our very cold winter months! Please help...
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