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    Ordering from hatcheries

    Hmm, I didnt even think of that. I did see that you can order through the TSC website, but it said you have to order in batches of 10 with no mix and match of breed and sex. I'll stop in my local store and speak to someone to get more details on ordering and having sent to store for pickup...
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    Ordering from hatcheries

    Yeah, I suppose I should call the post office to see how late/early in the day they allow for pickups. I just started my job, so I don't know what my actual hours are going to be once I am out of training, I just know it is Monday - Friday. But if they tend to arrive early enough in the day, I...
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    Ordering from hatcheries

    I did, and that is who I want to order from, but according to their website, chicks would be delivered in 2-3 days. Which means there is no way of knowing exactly what day they would arrive at the post office. I work Monday through Friday, so the only day I have to work with is Saturday, but I...
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    Ordering from hatcheries

    Hello! I have never ordered from a hatchery before. I am looking to start a flock of chickens again, and because I am wanting to get around 20, I thought I would order from a hatchery. But my question is, when you have the chicks shipped, how can you plan for a day that they need to be picked...
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    Ducklings panting

    I have two pekin ducks. they are both 2 weeks old. Their white color is JUST starting to come in and mix in with there duckling orange color. They've both been sitting at 85 degrees, and always within 5 feet of water. but for some reason one of them has been panting all day. so i brought them...
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    Duck panting heavily

    i have two pekin ducks that are both 2 weeks old without any feathers. they are currently sitting in my house where it is 74 degrees, and one of them is somehow panting. i dont know how she is possibly hot. water is ALWAYS within 5 feet from them and theyve been indoors for a few hours now.
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    Problem with chick.

    Ok, so I am not sure what is going on with one of my chicks. At first I though she had pasty butt, because I noticed some feces back there. When I picked her up and looked closer I realised that her vent looks to be free and clear. I cleaned her up and can see that the area under her vent...
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    New chicks.

    Awww so cute!
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    New chicks.

    Well, after going in there this a.m. we did notice that their droppings were all over, so they most definitely aren't staying in the corner all the time. I also watched them for a bit, and they are going over to feeder and waterer plenty, so I think they are just huddling when they sleep. I...
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    New chicks.

    Hmm, ok. When you say heat pad, can I use one that we buy to use on ourselves that doesn't have an auto shut off? Or is it a special type? I just checked on them again, and they seem to stay huddled in the corner that is closest to the lamp, so now I am wondering if it's not warm enough in...
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    New chicks.

    Ok, I think in their tote it is probably warmer. I should have clarified...The ROOM temp is around 85F - 89F, but I have their tote right next to one of the heat lamps, so I am sure it is warmer for them. I will stick a thermometer in there to check for sure though. The lamp is next to just...
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    New chicks.

    Ok, I wasn't sure. I didn't know if their little tiny poops would be too difficult to find to clean out of the Aspen. Thanks!
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    New chicks.

    Ok so, this is my first time purchasing some babies. I dont have a ton of experience with chicks. I have one chick that was hatched by one of my hens, so she did all the work for me. That baby has grown quite well and is healthy. I have the chicks set up in a tote in a room that we keep...
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    When to switch feed?

    Ok great. The chick starter is nonmedicated. I'll keep feeding the starter then, and make sure to put out some oyster shells. Thanks again!
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    When to switch feed?

    Hi all! I have a question for all you veteran chicken owners. I have an almost 8 week old baby that I have been feeding the chick starter feed. I was wondering at what age is best to switch to the adult feed? Normally I feed the layer feed to keep egg production going. Once the baby...
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