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    Bed time behavior or am I missing something?

    My chicks are about 6 weeks old. They are both bantam and standard size.They are housed in a 4x4 square by 8' long portable crate we maded. I create artificial sun and moon lite. I have them in my guest room with only one window it tends to stay dark. I have experience the whistle-panick chirp...
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    Orphaned chick

    I spend time with my chicks by walking around with them. I have one chick that we take naps together. If you place her on your chest, and place one hand over her back ever so lightly she will settle down in a roost position. At first she may chirp a lot but she will assume the position and...
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    Orphaned chick

    Here is the idea that worked for me. Follow this at your own risk. Make sure chick is close in size to those in the flock or full grown before trying this. Separate the single chick from the main flock. The flock must not be allowed to come in contact with the chick and visa vera. They must be...
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    When to place indoor chicks out side?

    I have 6 week old bantam an standard chicks. I raised them inside. What are the indicators that let me know it is ok to put them ouside. Do they have enough feathers to handle the 65 to 70 overnite temps?
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