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    Cleaning Chicken Run

    First time having chickens in the coop and have a question regarding cleaning the run underneath the coop. How do I clean this? Do I leave the chicken poop to dry out and decompose or do I through some DE on it to help it compost faster? Right now it is OK but will need to be cleaned at...
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    8 week old chicks won't use roost or eat/drink at night!

    Quote: i don't actually have a light in there! should I?
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    8 week old chicks won't use roost or eat/drink at night!

    I have 3 8 week old Orpingtons chicks. These are my first chickens so I am new to all this! I have to put them in the coop at night and shut the door so they will stay in. I also have food and water in there for them but when I let them out in the morning I notice that they haven't eaten all...
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    Non-medicated vs Medicated chicken starter

    Just ordered my first 6 Buff Orpington chicks. They should be here March22! So exciting.....however I am new to chickens. Do you HAVE to use medicated chicken starter? what are the pros and cons?
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