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    Lino in Brooder

    You think maybe sand might help a little? Thats just a guess. I'm a first timer myself but it seems sand might make things a little less slippery.
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    Silkie chicks (pics)

    Beautiful chicks. I hope to have silkies some day. They're adorable.
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    Lino in Brooder

    Is it just straight linoleum on the brooder floor or are there shavings or paper in with it?
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    Two funny and amazing things :)

    Lucky you. My girls can't stand me. I tried spending alot of time, and talking with them but it didn't take. Maybe when I start giving em treats they'll warm up a bit more.
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    We lost one. :(

    Thank you Sumi. That sounds like a good idea. I'll be making a trip to get that today.
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    We lost one. :(

    They certainly do. Im scared for our other girls. I'll have to have a good look tomorrow and see what can be done. I'd hate to loose anymore. I was sure that if anything killed them it was gonna be a newbie mistake from me .
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    We lost one. :(

    Came home to find that something had attacked one of our girls. she had bite marks on the sides of her neck. They have a habit of sticking their little heads out of the pen to peck at things outside so it could have been our little dog Thrall but he's never messed with them before. We've...
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    Where do you keep your chicks?

    We made our brooder in our utility/wash room. They seem comfortable. Can't wait to get them outside though. Very dusty. Only 2 more weeks to go!!
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    Leg Injury!!!

    Thanks for the link. I think I may have to do something for the poor girl. She's still limping today. :(
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    Leg Injury!!!

    My darling step son who is very curious decided to find out what would happen if he stepped on one of our poor chick's legs. GRRRRR!!!!! We looked at the foot. It wasn't cut, and it didn't seem to be broken but she's is limping. she's walking around, drinking, and eating fine but she'll stand...
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    Switched to sand in brooder...

    Your welcome. I was glad I came across it. Pine shavings seem to get really stinky. Once everything is fully set up I plan on using sand as well.
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    Switched to sand in brooder...

    Heres a really good article I read about simple things you do daily to keep the coop cleaner. She mentions the sand and says its great. http://communitychickens.blogspot.com/2012/09/5-tips-for-cleaner-coop-with-less-effort.html#.UWRC0KXIb_c
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    Switched to sand in brooder...

    Good to know QP! Thanks. :) I'm gonna have to ask my feed store for this stuff. Hopefully they carry it.
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    Switched to sand in brooder...

    Stupid question from a newbie. What is PDZ? This sounds like a good idea. My utility room is starting to smell like a barn. I may ask the hubby to go get me some sand.
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    To hot?

    We'll I've definitely got plenty of that stuff. :) Thank you.
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