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    Getting my chickens to roost I have 8 week old chicks that will not roost, they just sleep on...

    Getting my chickens to roost I have 8 week old chicks that will not roost, they just sleep on the bottom of the coop. I have been putting them on the roosts at night and they will just jump down and stay on the floor. Is this normal? will they roost or will they never and if never is that o.k?
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    New to the farm!

    :frow:frow:frow HELLO! Welcome to BYC!
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    Am i feeding enough

    I have 6 (7 week) chicks, I ferment 1+ 3/4 cups of food in quart mason jar. I feed them 2 mason jars a day which they finish by the afternoon . They free range during the day. Should I be feeding them more of the fermented food being that they finish it all by the afternoon or are they getting...
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    Is it ok to feed chickens once a day

    I have 6 5 weeks old chicks. I feed them fermented food in the morning and they free range thru out the day. I leave food in coop overnight. I have noticed the fermented feed they usually finish before going to roost and they don't touch the food overnight. Is it ok to feed just once a day or...
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    Chicks won’t come out of coop

    I have 6, 5 week old chicks that were moved to the coop a week ago ( temps are u. The 80’s during the day and 60’s at night. They’re eating and acting fine but they mostly stay in the coop and will only come out when I go in the run or they see my dog. Will they start venturing out and staying...
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    Do they still need a Heat Lamp

    I have 6 chicks
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    Do they still need a Heat Lamp

    I have 4 week old chicks that do not have a light during the day and are eating and acting fine. My questions are do they still need a heat lamp if the room they are in never goes below 60 degrees? they have been going out during the day for a couple of hours ( i keep them in the coop everyday...
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    I have 4 week old chicks that do not have a light during the day and are eating and acting fine...

    I have 4 week old chicks that do not have a light during the day and are eating and acting fine. My questions are do they still need a heat lamp if the room they are in never goes below 60 degrees? they have been going out during the day for a couple of hours ( i keep them in the coop everyday...
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    Need tips or tricks for getting chicks to eat

    I need some tips , tricks or advice please ! I have 6 chicks that are a week old . They’re eating organic crumble just fine. I want them to eat fermented feed due to the health benefits but they absolutely won’t touch it . Any ideas on How to get them to eat it . I have tried fermenting their...
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    Feeding twice a day

    Does Anyone just feed their hens twice a day and not leave out food? I've read that some people who ferment their food don't leave food out and just feed their hens twice a day. What's your opinion on this
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    Does Anyone just feed their hens twice a day and not leave out food? ive read some people who...

    Does Anyone just feed their hens twice a day and not leave out food? ive read some people who ferment their food don't leave food out and just feed their hens twice a day
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    What is your opinion on feeding cracked corn and black sunflower seeds as a supplement in the...

    What is your opinion on feeding cracked corn and black sunflower seeds as a supplement in the cold months ?
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    Hello everyone , what are everyone's opinion on the best breeds of chickens for heat and cold...

    Hello everyone , what are everyone's opinion on the best breeds of chickens for heat and cold tolerance. I live in Virginia and the summers can be quite hot and the winters can be cold. :)
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    Do I need a permit ?

    This is the email i received after reaching out to the planning and developing.... Thank you for reaching out. Chickens (excluding roosters) are permitted in the R-7 district — the yard must be fenced, and no permits are required so long as the henhouse is less than 256 square feet. I've...
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    Do I need a permit ?

    Thank you
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