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    Safe around water?

    You have been so helpful to me. Thank you so very much. A heated waterer it will be
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    Safe around water?

    It’s not as cold here as it is for you. The light will be for both the egg laying and for me to see. I hadn’t thought of a heated water tank. I’ll just be running an extension cord for the light so probably not a heated water tank
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    Safe around water?

    And thank you. I updated my profile. I appreciate you showing me how
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    Safe around water?

    I’m in West Virginia. In the higher mountain part. I intend to have a light in their coop but no heating.
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    Safe around water?

    Thank you. A rubber one is what I was thinking for that very reason- ice. So I’ll get a shallow one for now. I just wanted to make sure they were past the drowning themselves stage.
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    Safe around water?

    I have one that’s a quart jar size that I add water and then flip upside down. It’s for baby chicks according to Tractor Supply where I bought it. When I flip it I lose a lot of the water. Plus as the chicks have grown I’m not sure it’s big enough. I thought a bowl would be easier to clean and...
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    Safe around water?

    Oh. I got the idea from a YouTuber and book Becky’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens. She adds 1 cup of the stuff to I think 50 pounds of food she says to keep them wormed. I’m brand new at this so I bought books, watched YouTube and joined here. So you don’t use it at all? Thanks. And...
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    Safe around water?

    My little chicks are 5 weeks old. Is it safe now for me to give them water in a bowl or are they still in danger of drowning? Also, I bought the diatomaceous earth. When do I add that to their food? I‘m so grateful to have y’all to ask I really don’t want to do anything to endanger my...
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    Thank you
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    Thank you
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    People panic buying chickens

    That’s why I did as well. I’ve wanted them for years but didn’t feel I had the time to devote to keeping them safe and happy. So mine won’t be for sale or give-a-way. But I won’t be surprised if there will be by others
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    BTW. I need an edit button. I’m 61 not 51
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    Thank you
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    Thank you. That’s exactly what I needed to know
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    Brand spanking new chicken momma here

    Hey folks. I’m 61 years old, retired and brand new chicken momma. I’ve read books, searched on line and asked lots of questions. I’m thrilled to find you folks. Here’s my first question. When do I move my girls outside? They are Cinnamon Queens, 4 1/2 weeks old and adorable. I live in...
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