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    Mingling existing 7 weeks old chicks with 4 additional.

    I have 6 chicks 4 Buff Orpingtons and 2 Barrd Rock that are 7 weeks old. I will be picking up 4 more 7 week old tonight, they are 3 Black Australorps and 1 Plymouth Rock. Will I be able to just add them to my original flock beings they are all the same age? Or will I need to separate for a few...
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    When are chicks considered "Feathered"? Looking to remove lamp ASAP.

    My Chicks were born on April 11, we also had them in the kitchen, Boy was that a dirty mess!! We put them out at 6 weeks, no light, and for the first couple of days we had to guide them into the coop. Then they just started doing it on their own. I will use a heat lamp when I absolutely have to...
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