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When can chicks go outside
I live on the coast. Weather ranges from 55 to 70 during the day depending on fog, and in the 50's at night. I have 4 week old chicks. They are starting to get the combs on their heads. They get irritable with each other, and one is constantly trying to fly out. We started putting them in...- sheriboberry
- Post #20
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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The cape cod, our first coop!
We were very concerned about the safety of the girls at night. They are still too young to be outside and away from the heat lamp, but we are all ready now! We live in the country, with forest surrounding the property. Ferrets, fox, skunks, raccoons, bear and mountain lions are all...- sheriboberry
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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California - Northern
Hello everyone! I'm new to this website. Just became a chicken owner for the first time two days ago. We live on the coast near Mendocino. We have four week old chicks. Growing up, I had always wanted farm animals. Horses, chickens, etc. now that I am in my early forties, things are...- sheriboberry
- Post #24,768
- Forum: Where am I? Where are you!
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Chick naming thread!
We are first time owners. We purchased four week old chicks today. We are huge Downton Abbey fans, so we went with that theme. Our Rhode Island Red is Lady Mary, we have two Gold laced Cochins named Lady Edith and Lady Sybil, and last but not least is Mrs. Patmore. I am excited, but nervous...- sheriboberry
- Post #9
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks