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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    Thank you very much for all the advice you can give! This has been very helpful to understand more about this topic. I can for sure say I'll be able to move forward with more confidence（＾ｖ＾）
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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    I have not had previously owned chickens before, I got these chickens breed confirmed on the backyard chickens website. The feed these chickens have been getting was the standard feed I got them at the store, unfortunately it wasn't designed as meat bird starter feed and didn't have a high % of...
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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    I have had quite the bad feeling that this may be the case, I intend to at least keep them around to their fullest size at around 14 weeks of age. At least this is what I have researched when it comes to their largest size they can get. Thankfully, I am in a situation where I can keep them...
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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    Thank you, this feedback is very well detailed! ^^
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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    I do intend to keep them around, not really keeping them just for their meat. More so as a pet in some way, though I will cull one, two or all of them when I will eventually invest for a larger flock. Depending on if I can make accommodations for the ones sticking around to live separately from...
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    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    I have read some forum posts related to this topic, though I'm interested to get an answer for my current situation. I recently made a new feeder, one that is made of cardboard as I found it easier to craft my own than to just buy one. The design I came up with is a trough system, on one side...
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    Need Help Identifying Chicken Breed

    I looked at pics of adult and 3 week old Cornish Cross, which my chickens look exactly the same. So I think they are Cornish Cross.
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    Need Help Identifying Chicken Breed

    Thank you for helping me with figuring out the breed of these chickens!
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    Need Help Identifying Chicken Breed

    A few weeks ago I had gotten chicks for the main purpose of laying eggs, these chicks are about 3 - 4 weeks of age. I got these chicks thinking I had bought egg laying chickens, but when I went to the store where I had gotten them, I'm starting to have second guesses. This is my first time...
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    How Do I Socialize An Stubborn Chick?

    I guess it is a good indicator of their friendliness to humans if that is the first thing popping up on search results lol.
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    How Do I Socialize An Stubborn Chick?

    Indeed, though I don't currently have that problem. In the future that may be needed, given they do end up being hostile. Of course I hope for the best and try to set up for the best, though preparing for the most negative outcome will be something I'll need to be prepared for. I'll be sure to...
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    How Do I Socialize An Stubborn Chick?

    I for sure have my concerns and I may unintentionally feel like I gotta be the momma hen lol. Nonetheless, I'm glad to have these reassuring words because I do try the best I can do with what I currently know and have experience related to owning chickens. Of course, with me being a newbie, my...
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    How Do I Socialize An Stubborn Chick?

    To put it brief, my about three to four weeks old flock, 3 of the 4 chicks I have in my brooder are a lot more chill with my hand and even want to jump up on my arm. Two of them especially are enthusiastic to roost on my arm or even my shoulder! However, there is one chick that always run away...
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    Question of Concern: Chick Leaning When Laying Down

    I plan on giving them a shredded paper substrate, I came to that conclusion after watching a video comparing and testing out various substrates. Of course all substrates have their benefits and downsides. Video I watched testing substrates: I have gotten them about a week ago and, from what I...
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    Question of Concern: Chick Leaning When Laying Down

    No, both their legs aren't spread behind her. I do know spraddle leg would mean their legs would do that, but they hop up just fine after laying down. Overall, I have concern and it's probably since I'm a first time keeper of chickens. I may be more sensitive to stuff that others may not see as...
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