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    Giving Chicks Playtime Outside

    I brought my chicks outside when they were 2 weeks old too, just for short trips, ranging from 20 minutes to an entire afternoon. They should be okay in the heat, but I think water should be available. I don't think they're supposed to move outside until 4-6 weeks old. I don't have any idea...
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    Watch out between hardware cloth and wood!

    Thank you! It's really tempting, but I think I am going to take a break. We have to clear up what's left of the coop anyway. It was a very short project of a few months, but I got very attached very fast. We live in a densely wooded community and I think there has only been one of about fifty...
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    Young chickens not going in at night

    I don't think letting them stay out is very dangerous, but you want to be very sure that your run is entirely safe. If your neighbor is unwilling to put them in, you might just want to check for gaps or holes in the run before you leave. The temperature sounds fine to me. Have they successfully...
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    Young chickens not going in at night

    Maybe you could try picking them up and physically putting them inside every night? It might help emphasize that that is where they need to sleep. Do you have to lock up and unlock the coop every day? I don't think it's a very big deal whether or not they go in, but it is an extra layer of...
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    Watch out between hardware cloth and wood!

    Hi everyone! I just wanted to share some experience with hardware cloth nailed to runs. I lost all of my chickens in one night a few months back ( I would've said something earlier but I haven't wanted to think about it) because I didn't notice there were gaps in time. I didn't want anyone else...
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    Rebonding Mini Rex Rabbits

    Thank you so much! You've definitely convinced me to do a bit more research. I really appreciate all the opinions!
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    Rebonding Mini Rex Rabbits

    Thank you so much! I agree that bonding does vary from rabbit to rabbit. I think I'll just give it my best go but in any case I'll be happy as long as they are happy and healthy. I really appreciate your input. Thanks!
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    Rebonding Mini Rex Rabbits

    I think they fought to begin with because of hormones from not being spayed. While I don't have a lot of experience with rabbits, the research I did before owning rabbits told me that rabbits are quite social and prefer to live in groups? I wouldn't want them to be lonely and they got along...
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    Rebonding Mini Rex Rabbits

    Hi everyone! My rabbits Sage and Chicory are two females who are 10 months old. A few months ago they had a fight, and we took them to get spayed. Since then, they’ve both been having on and off medical issues so we haven’t really tried rebonding. However, I want to start rebonding them as soon...
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    What greens do you grow to feed your chickens?

    I grow a lot of things, but mostly bok choy. That probably sounds kind of random, but you really only need one bag to get started. I have bunnies too, so bok choy is really useful. You buy a bag and then you cut the end off (maybe an 1 or 1.5 inch), and then put it in water so the top isn't wet...
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    The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

    Hi! I'm new in the bunny thread. I found this chart at the beginning of the thread and I decided to use it. Form-- Name: Chicory Age/DOB: 8/15/2020 Gender: Female Breed: Mini Rex Color: Broken Amber Spayed/Neutered: Not yet, a few more months. Personality: Active, likes destroying toys she's...
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    The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

    Hi! Does anyone have any good suggestions for a wire playpen I can use as a bunny run? I've been surfing Amazon but none of them seem right. Either the spacing is too wide, or the wall isn't high enough. What do you guys use?
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    Pullet or cockerel?

    An apron?
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    Pullet or cockerel?

    There are 3 Buff Brahmas and 3 Dark Brahmas.
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    Pullet or cockerel?

    Thank you for all the replies! Does anyone know why SHE feathers so much slower than the others? And why her saddle feathers are very curly?
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