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    What do I *really* need to raise chicks?

    Quote: Oh I forgot about treats. Go to the pet store or bait shop and buy some crickets.
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    What do I *really* need to raise chicks?

    Quote: I bought 6 chicks from the feed store last April. My local feed stores only carry them in the spring. Quote: I used an 85 watt red flood light from Walmart and my chicks did fine. Quote: I used shredded newspaper to try to keep the dust down. My 6 chicks started out in an 18...
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    oyster shell $2 for a 5lbs bag at wal mart

    No I think that is a pretty good deal. I pay about $6 per 5 lbs but it is prepackaged. My local feed store does not carry bulk oyster shell.
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    MY FIRST DOUBLE YOLKER! pic

    My Red Sexlinks are about 20 weeks old now and it seems I get a double yolker every couple of days.
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    First egg

    Two more today!!!
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    What time do you let your chickens....

    Quote: I got my first egg yesterday. My Red Sexlinks are only 14 weeks old!!! Mine don't free range but she used the nest without added golfballs, eggs, or fake eggs to show them.
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    First egg

    I got my first egg from my Red Sexlinks. They are only 14 weeks old.
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    I got my first egg today from one of my Red Sexlinks. They are only 14 weeks old!!!
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    Painting roosts---to paint or not to paint?

    I didn't paint mine but it seems most of the mess hits the floor!
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    My chickies don't like me :(

    Dip your finger in water and stick it in chick feed. The feed will stick to your finger and they will come and pick it off. They love it even though they have a whole dang feeder of it.
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    Staples

    I used an air stapler like this from Harbor Freight. If you have an air compressor I would highly recommend it. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=97524
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    Is a 60wat light bulb ok???

    I used a 85 watt red flood light from Walmart. It worked just fine. I started with a 75 watt black light for reptiles and it worked too. I tried a 60 watt bulb when the black light burnt out but it needed to be put too close to the chicks for my comfort. As long as it keeps them warm and...
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