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    Chooks refuse to go into coop at night

    I turned on the light shortly before dark and they were in there when I checked an hour later. Thanks for the tip!
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    Chooks refuse to go into coop at night

    They were in there for about 4 weeks straight before being let out. I'll try the light idea and see if that works tomorrow night.
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    Chooks refuse to go into coop at night

    I have 5 chickens that leave the coop in the morning when I open it, but refuse to go back in at night. When it gets dark they just bed down somewhere in their run. I have been collecting them every night for a week and putting them in the coop, but they don't get it. They are about 8 weeks...
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    chicks finding food

    Thanks!
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    chicks finding food

    I am moving my 5 chicks out of their small brooder and into the larger coop. I am worried about them being able to find the new location of their food and water. Do I need to dip their beaks again or will they just figure it out?
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    Runt chick?

    The chick died.
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    Runt chick?

    I have one chick that is considerably smaller than the others. They are all about 2 weeks old. She has the worst problem with pasting. I cleared that up, but she is still not as energetic as the others and gets knocked down by them. After getting knocked over she has a hard time getting back...
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    new in NM

    still planning. It will be my winter project.
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    new in NM

    Hey everyone, The wife and I are planning on getting some chicks this spring. Location: Albuquerque NM.
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