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    Automatic door opener - any easy tips/ideas?

    Hi all! we are in the process of building our coop so our chicks and ducks can have an outdoor space to roam. However, the thought of getting up at 6am on the weekends to let them out has me cringing. I've seen people post about having the hen door on a timer, but not any directions on how to do...
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    Chicks from the same hatchery, can you incorporate them all at the same time?

    Thanks Fierlin1182! I cannot believe how fast they grow! I'm going to wait to have to two breeds intermix to give the new babies a chance to get bigger. That way they can defend themselves if they get picked on.
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    Chicks from the same hatchery, can you incorporate them all at the same time?

    Thanks chicmom! That's what I thought, but wanted some confirmation from seasoned chicken keepers. I know that you def have to be careful when they are coming from different hatcheries. Everyone looks healthy and is getting big! That little chic below is only 2 weeks old and double in size of...
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    Chicks from the same hatchery, can you incorporate them all at the same time?

    Hello! This is my first post to backyard chickens! I'm also a first time chicken owner. We purchased chicks at two separate times from the same hatchery - is it ok to put them together without worry of disease? I currently have them separate because that is what is advised (plus our other birds...
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