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    How to use heat plate new chicks for this year

    Put a thermometer under the heat plate. Raise or lower the heat plate until you hit 90*. Turn the heat down or raise the plate as they get older. They will tell you if it's too hot or too cold.
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    Are Americanas Considered Easter Eggers?

    Yes they are. Unless you spent $15+ on the chick, they re EEs. I've had mostly good EE layers (5-6/week) in CO.
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    Metal Shed as a coop?

    You don't need a 4 sided shed for a coop especially in the south. You want as much air flow as possible. A 3 sided loafing shed works great as a coop. My guineas are in a wire covered free swing set "coop" in Colorado. They've done just fine this winter. The lumber was less than $100. It...
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    Colorado

    It was perfect down here. Had dinner out on the back porch for the first time this year.
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    Sand or Deep Litter for Large Barn-style Coop with 70+ Chickens

    I 've used it as horse bedding. Really liked it. Low/no dust and it lasted a good long while. Breaks down quickly in the compost pile.
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    Looking for started pullets in Colorado

    They are june babies. 9 months. I have 2 week olds in the beooder. EE, Dominique, BA, Marans, GLW.
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    Looking for started pullets in Colorado

    I can come up with some. SLW, SS, Dominique and a few others. I just started selling eggs.
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    Can pelleted feed be crushed into crumbles

    Crumbles are just pellets that have been run through a roller. Exact same feed. Will your chickens not eat pellets? I find they don't waste as much eating pellets compared to crumbles. Easier to just we it down with some hot water before you feed than trying to mash them.
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    Sand or Deep Litter for Large Barn-style Coop with 70+ Chickens

    Put the pine needles out in the run.
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    Sand or Deep Litter for Large Barn-style Coop with 70+ Chickens

    Leaves are free and make good litter. I picked up 80 bags in 2 mornings to bed my coops and runs for the winter. If you live close to town with subdivisions, they are a gold mine on trash day. If you are close enough offer to be a drop off spot Sunday afternoon a few days in the fall. If...
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    Looking for started pullets in Colorado

    I picks up some golden laced Wyandotte chicks but won't sell them until they are outside around the end of April.
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    Looking for started pullets in Colorado

    I have a few from April/May 2024 left. They are even laying in this stupid weather. SLW, Welsummer, Sicilian Buttercup, Dominique and some July EE. Just picked up EE and Dominique chicks today.
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    Colorado

    I know that I am paying closer attention with all the $$ I've invested but it's killing me. Everyday I'm checking.
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    Colorado

    Question for those in the front range. Anyone's trees way behind in leafing out this year? Mine seem painfully behind and have me concerned. All trees I have planted in the past 1-4 years. Stone fruit trees seem to be the worst but also maple catalpa, nut and a few ash that came with the...
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    I need advice or suggestions for purchasing chickens...

    Shipping pol pullets is frightfully expensive. Buy them locally. Where are you? Many people who had to buy winter shipping minimums have 3-4 month olds for sale.
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