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    HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Break my broody hen

    Using a raised cage 3'X5' made from 1/2" hardware cloth worked for me. I was out of town for about 3 days before I could put her in Jail. I gave her water and food and left her in there for 5 days. I was planning on keeping her in there for a whole week but she got out on good behavior by not...
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    Meyer Hatchery?

    They would most likely be fine, but I would try to find a closer hatchery that has what you want just to limit the stress in shipment. I have bought from meyer the last 3 batches and had good sucess with them. Out of about 75 chicks I had 1 DOA.It take me 2 days to get them and I'm in...
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    water to play in?

    My full grown chickens will walk through water but not really play in it. I wouldn't put any pools around chicks because the can drowned being young, uncoordinated and stupid. They can also get all wet and that could chill them to death. SIDE NOTE: Its common with raising chicks to put...
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    where can i get chicks near nw indiana

    I would say try craigslist or order some from Meyers Hatchery. They will ship as few a 3 in the mail.
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    Should I still feed my chicks?

    You could raise them on Flock Raiser from day 1 if you want. That is what you have to do if you have a hen and chicks together. They are not going to start laying until they are about 6 months. I would stop feeding them medicated feed after 3 1/2 to 4 months for sure. That's just to make sure...
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    plastic 1 gal tsc waterers leaking

    I've got 2 of them and never had a problem. At one point I bought one of their metal ones and it leaked. I think it was 3 or 5 gallon. I even cherry picked it to make sure it was the best of the bunch. Some of them had really bad seals. I ended up returning it with no problem. I like the plastic...
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    Medicated or not??

    If you've got medicated then I would use it. I have used both with no problem. Tractor Supply only seems to want to sell the medicated stuff. You for sure don't want hens eating the medicated stuff, or the chicks eating layer feed that has too much calcium. I would say that you should put down...
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    Is it a roo??

    Some girls are really big, have big combs, etc. It is really hard to tell before they are about 3 weeks old. The roo's combs will get super red and they will start to crow a bit.
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    Will they ever let me hold them? Please say yes!

    I've had 2 batches and will get my 3rd later today. First off the barred rocks are the best/most friendly for sure(at least from Meyers). I have come about 180 degrees in my thinking about how to tame them. You really are better off to be a bit more assertive then super passive. I like most of...
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    Is it not too late to get chicks?

    The biggest issue you have is with it getting too hot to ship them. Most likely that won't be a problem. I have had 2 batches one that I got in Mid July and one in Mid June. If you don't order really early then you don't always have the choice for all the specific type of chicks that you want to...
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    how and when do you introduce young chicks to the flock

    I don't have any personal experience with roosters. I have heard that if you have more than one it is best if they grew up together. I think alot has to do with how much space they have and there personal temperament. Last year was my second batch and had some year olds. They were separated...
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    Free Choice Grit?

    Don't give them oyster shell as chicks! Oyster shell is used for laying hens to get more calcium if they need it. Baby chicks can overdose from too much calcium. This is the main reason that you don't want them to eat layer feed that has calcium added (if you were going to mix old and young you...
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    Automatic pop door

    I would recommend putting a small board on the outside bottom of the door opening that they will step over when open. Basically to stop racoons from being able to get there little paws under your door and lift it up. I was looking to make one myself a couple years ago and remember someone...
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    Could I use a card board box as a brooder?

    I saw some people who used watermellon boxes from Sams club. You could probablly find something like it at a costco too. You just have to ask if they have any you can take. It seems like it would be about perfect if you can find one somewhere. I like it because it gets rid of the corners that...
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