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    DIY Duck Pool Filter System

    My boyfriend and I decided to add two Peking Ducks to our chicken flock. Everything has been going smoothly as they co-habitate in the run we built, however, we are trying to figure out the best way to keep their pool clean. We currently have to dump the pool every two days and refill with the...
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    Large Hole in Chicken's Back (Image Included)

    So last night I was playing with my hens and noticed one of my girls had a wound on her back. It is in the center on top of her back and was slightly covered by feathers. When I moved her wing to the side it exposed the entire wound. It is about a dime size hole surrounded by a sort of "ridge"...
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    Picking up my first chicks tonight!

    I appreciate your assumption that my dog would eat or harm the chicks, but he's actually been around chickens and small animals throughout his entire life (he's 10 this year) and he's very gentle and kind toward other animals— even the small ones that you assume he would make his lunch. Get...
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    What size brooder for 6 chicks

    Oh that seems like such a great idea! I like the idea of it being an all clear container so you can see them better and they can also see more around them :) I may need to look into one of those containers!
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    Picking up my first chicks tonight!

    Good to know! Thank you, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I'm looking forward to learning so much about them as they grow. This forum has already been so informative and helpful and I'm sure I'll be heavily relying on advice through their maturity :love
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    Picking up my first chicks tonight!

    Someone else mentioned the nutri-drench so I'll probably pick some of that up with the food, thank you! :)
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    Picking up my first chicks tonight!

    Oh okay, thank you :) That's helpful!
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    Picking up my first chicks tonight!

    Christmas is coming early as I get to pick up five 1-day-old chicks tonight instead of later this weekend :) Excitement aside, I'd like to ensure I have adequate supplies for their homecoming. The lady at the local feed store is very knowledgeable, but came off a tiny bit condescending toward my...
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    Getting four chicks on Friday... Question regarding heat lamp!

    That's exciting! I'm sure you're looking forward to using the new one. I'm glad to hear that the Brinsea works since it was sort of an impulse buy lol I'm very eager to become more familiar with raising them and getting more input and help from everyone on here :) Thanks again!
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    Getting four chicks on Friday... Question regarding heat lamp!

    Thank you for the reassurance with the brooder! It felt like a bit of a splurge given the cost and that I haven't even given a heat lamp a chance, but I'd be too stressed out worrying about worst case scenario with the lamp the whole time lol
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    Getting four chicks on Friday... Question regarding heat lamp!

    Thank you so much for the information! I'm at work during the day, four days a week, and would hate for anything to happen while I'm away and I've read enough horror stories with the heat lamps to consider a safer option. I just ended up ordering it— especially with being new to this, I'd hate...
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    Getting four chicks on Friday... Question regarding heat lamp!

    Hi All, I'm getting four 1-day-old chicks on Friday so I'm prepping their living quarters today and tomorrow. I've been reading about the dangers of heat lamps and came across the 'Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for Chicks or Ducklings' on Amazon. Is this a better alternative to the heat lamp? Any...
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