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    Runt of the "Litter"?

    I purchased five chicks at the same time. One barred rock, one buff orpington and three bantams. The barred rock and buff orpington are going like weeds, Two of the bantams are going, but not as fast (which I expected). The last bantam is still very small, but is healthy. It's also a bit shy...
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    Bantam Cockerels or Pullets

    Hello! I have three bantams that are about a week old. When will I be able to tell their sex? They are already getting feathers on their feet and tiny tale feathers! Thanks -
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    Roosts for Chicks?

    Thanks for the reply! I'll introduce them to their "roost" this week.
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    Roosts for Chicks?

    Thanks for all of the suggestions! I have some branches from a curly-willow that might work great in their brooder/box. Should the branch or trig I put in the box be cleaned in any special way? The branches have been outside all winter - Thanks!
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    Roosts for Chicks?

    Hi Fellow Chicken Lovers! I picked up six chicks on Wednesday from a local feed store - a barred rock, buff orpington and three cochin bantams (sex unknown). We can only have three chickens in the city, but decided to get an additional two bantams in hopes that at least one is a female. They...
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    Hello for Washington State!

    Thanks so much for all of the great information and links. I'm counting the days until I get my chicks...I'm looking forward to making them into pets - I'm not too concerned with eggs. My husband is building a beautiful coop, which I'll post pics of when it's complete.
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    Hello for Washington State!

    After admiring my friend's chickens, my husband and I decided to get our own backyard chickens. Due to our city's ordinance, Spokane, we'll be raising just three to four hens. My husband is busy building the coop and it's up to me to prepare their first home. I have a big sturdy box that should...
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