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    Chicks going through puberty - do roosters "cluck"?

    My chicks are about 2.5 months old, and I'm hearing an occasional "cluck" mixed in with the "cheep"s. I have 4 chicks, and don't know yet if they are girls or boys (I'll have to post pics in a bit). Is clucking a good sign of a girl, or do roosters cluck too? I haven't heard anything that...
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    Is the DE at Azure Standard Food Grade?

    Good to hear! Thank you so much.
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    Is the DE at Azure Standard Food Grade?

    I'm very new to this (won't even have my first chicks for another 2 weeks). I wanted to try the Deep Litter Method in the coop, which requires Food Grade DE. I've seen on here that several people get their DE from Azure Standard. I just talked to the rep on the phone and asked if it was food...
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    CA Anyone???

    Morgan Hill here (just South of San Jose). Grew up in Orange County (SoCal). Loved it down there, love it up here! Any other South Bayers out there? Where do you recommend for feed? Getting my first chicks in 2 weeks!
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    PVC Feeder help

    Brilliant idea adding the extra length of PVC, PetRock! (light bulb goes off in head). You don't have any pictures, do you? I'm excited to get my feeder put together! Let me know how it goes with the PVC nipple waterers - I'll be making those, too. Should be getting my nipples in the mail...
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    PVC Feeder help

    I'm concerned about that happening, too (haven't made mine yet). Is yours raised off the ground, GreenAcres? People on here have suggested having the feeders at the heights of the chickens' backs, if I'm understanding them correctly. For others with feeders raised off the ground, does waste...
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    PVC Feeder help

    OK - You all have me sold on the wye (sp?) design - I don't like the idea of cleaning poop out of food. I also need something that I can access from outside of the coop. It looks like mtnpull's feeder might be the way to go for me. Are there two 45 degree elbows in there? I'm going to fill...
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    PVC Feeder help

    What if you were to take out the 22.5 degree elbows? I have no idea if this would work, just a suggestion. Let me know, because I was planning on making this exact type of feeder next week!
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    South Bay NorCal folks - sign in here!

    Hi all. I'm fairly new here. I've learned so much so far! I've checked out the Bay Area thread, and at over 420 pages (and counting), it's pretty rockin'! I wanted to start a thread to find people closer to my neighborhood. I would love any info on where to buy feed and supplies. I know...
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    Got sand? You should!

    If I put construction-grade sand in the run, should I still plan on sprinkling grit?
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    Pic heavy: Pre-K chicks are officially ours..

    I think they are adorable! My son is coming home with 3-4 chicks from his Kindergarten class in about 2 weeks. After seeing your pics, I can't wait!! I think they'll grow on you.
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    Bay Area BYCers!

    Hi all! Newbie here. I am in the South Bay - Morgan Hill. I would love a recommendation for some feed and supply stores around these parts. I have briefly checked out Farmers Feed and Supply on Monterey Rd. How are their prices compared to other places? I work close to an An-Jan in San...
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    Question about waterer nipples...

    OK, I took the plunge and ordered mine. I'll let you all know how they turn out!
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    Question about height of nest boxes?

    My husband found a coop design that he is just starting to build. It is a coop with a run underneath. The nest boxes are not raised from the coop floor, and he is placing a 4-6" board at the entrance to the nest boxes to keep the straw/hay in the boxes. The roosts will be a bit higher in the...
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    Can chicks drink from a chicken waterer nipple?

    I will be bringing home baby chicks from my son's kindergarten class in about 3 weeks (so excited!). I'm new to this, but already have the brooder ready to go, and DH has started on the coop! The chicks will be about 10 days old when they come home. Can chicks drink from a chicken nipple, or...
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