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    Help sick chicken!

    Hi all, I am a first time chicken keeper and I think I have a sick chicken. She is 8 mo old. She is lethargic and separate from the rest of the flock She will stand there and look like she is nodding off. Other flock members will pick at her. I think she also may be starting to...
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    How to teach chickens to return to coop at night?

    Hi all! I have 18 chickens that have reached the age of 11 weeks old. They have been living in their coop and cold weather is finally on its way out for us here. That being said it’s starting to warm up during the day and It is heating up the coop even though it has good ventilation (I open up...
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    Chicken feed question

    Ok I was looking at the nutrena one. At what age did you switch over to that from chick starter? And then do you wait until they start laying then put oyster shells on the side?
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    Chicken feed question

    What brands do you like?
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    Chicken feed question

    What brands do you like?
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    Chicken feed question

    I have ameracaunas, leghorns, silkies, Rhode Island reds, and buff orpingtons
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    Chicken feed question

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    Chicken feed question

    Hi all! My chicks are 4 weeks old and I’m starting to think about what type of feed to get them next. What is the difference between pullet developer and grower feed? What protein level should I get? When switching from chick starter do you mix the new food in? What ratio of each and how long...
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    Chicken waterers

    Thanks! We do get below freezing temps during the nights. I’ll look into the one you posted!
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    Chicken waterers

    Hi all! Just wondering if any of you have tried these chicken waterers? And if so what has worked best for you? Or was there something you’ve like better? Nipple watered or the cup style? I’m looking for a better way to keep the water cleaner- especially for during times when we are out of town...
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    Coop cams

    How far away is your coop from your house? Mine is about 150 feet do you think it’ll work from my house?
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    Coop cams

    Do you have a link to one? I see some of those, but not for around 30$
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    Coop cams

    Thanks for the reply, How good is the camera quality? And does it work pretty good at night?
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    Coop cams

    Hi all! What cameras have you tried in your coop that work well and are inexpensive? I am looking for a wireless camera I can use to check my chickens on at night as I am transitioning them out. I like the thought of being able to pan, tilt, zoom. Amazon has tons of cameras but hard to filter...
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    Pullets transitioning to coop

    Do you know if you want it to be around 40 degrees with a heat lamp? Or warmer?
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