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So, my babies are about 9 weeks old, enjoying their first week out in their run. At the top of their ramp, there is a little platform, then they need to turn to get in the coop. They have mastered going UP the ramp at dusk, but they all pile on top of each other on the platform and want to go to...

just bought some at my local feed store, it's .75 a pound. That seems really spendy!

I'm still recovering after my neighbors dog killed all 5 of my baby girls yesterday:somad. I'm looking into getting new baby chicks. My farm store gets chicks every other week, and they're getting some that I'd like on 7/2, and some that I'd like on 7/16. Would I be able to introduce the babies...

So my babies are getting close to being let outside, finally got the coop and run situated. The floor of the run is just dirt, about 4", over a layer of hardware cloth (we have every predator known to man). My newbie question, is dirt ok? Should I add sand, or pine shavings? The run is 7x13, and...

I'm sure this is totally obvious for you chicken pro's out there... I've got 5 new babies, growing big in my garage brooder. When the time comes to put them out in their coop/run, should I provide food/water both in the coop and in the run? Just in the coop? How does this work? My run is 13x7...