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    Still dont know...

    Hi ~ I bought 2 chicks at a feed store and one I was told is a Barred Rock - and it's a roo, I cant keep - picture below to show how red his comb is. I think they are about 8-10 weeks. The other I was told is a golden comet - and i really doubt it. I think she is a Leghorn - looks just like...
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    Earthworms vs mealworms?

    LOL - my coop is near my compost - the chickens LOVE it! I feed them meal worms too -
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    Earthworms vs mealworms?

    My chickens are out in my yard and dig up earthworms occasionally and eat them - what can you do? I cant stop the...
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    Quarrentine Question

    Hi ~ How long is it typical to keep new chickens separate from current ones? I have four 8 week old chicks (from a hatchery) I got sucked in and bought two additional chicks. Its been 2 weeks and I still have them separate due to size - the older ones are outside, then little ones are...
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    Help what breed?

    Could the one on the right be a Golden Comet?
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    Weekend Away

    I am going away for 2 nights and wondering if I should have someone check on the chickens or if they might be ok on thier own. I have 4 - 8 week old chicks, and 2 - 4 week old chicks. The older ones are in the coop, I have hanging feeder and waterer (big enough for an army) and the little...
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    Finished Coop!

    We bought the plans online - and hubby amended the plans to suit our needs. We used some new, some recycled materials. We love it! the girls love it too! :)
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    Black Copper Marans - Time progression of sexing - UPDATED with WEEKs #1-3 PICTURES

    I have no idea - but they are RIDICULOUSLY adorable!
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    At what age can my chicks spend the day outside?

    I am a sucker - I have 4 6 week old chicks, put mine out all day in a run, and still bring them in. The nights are chilly. I dont use a light or anything inside. I figure its good practice because when I bring them in at dusk they line up like toy solders and go right to sleep. :) I hope...
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    Dont think its a Golden Comet.. do you?

    booo - if its a roo it has to go too....
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