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    I need help motifying a dog run into coop.

    Do you have any problems with them trying to dig out or predators trying to dig in?
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    diatomaceous dust or earth

    Are these the same thing. I have some diatom dust that I have used in the kennels made bt Natural Animal. Diatom Dust - Insect Powder Active ingredient: diatomaceous earth(including silicon dioxide, and other oxides and moisture)...100%. If this is safe for the chicks, what is the process...
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    Mixing chick sizes and ages?

    I have right now 4 Black Australorps and 2 Buff Orpington. I'm thinking of getting 2 Light Brahmas, Golden Laced Wyandottes and Aracana. Do you think the older ones will pick on the new ones?
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    Mixing chick sizes and ages?

    I have 6 two week old chicks and the feed store I got them from has some new ones coming in tomorrow. Will I have any problems adding the new chicks to the ones I already have? I've only had them for 2 days.
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    Eating shavings?

    Just moved the chicks into a new bigger home with shavings as a substrate. They seem to be picking and eating the stuff. It is just the regular shavings for bedding I got at the feed store. This is OK, right?
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    Heat Lamp question

    They may be 1.5 weeks. Girl was nice, but I don't think she knew a lot about the chickens. Took newspaper out and paper towels in. Thanks for the help so far.
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    Heat Lamp question

    Thanks, I'll add the shavings tomorrow. The feed store said not to use it. They won't be bothered by having the light on all night?
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    Heat Lamp question

    I just got 6 pullets from a local feed store. They had been there for a few weeks, so I got some free. They are in the house for now and it is probably around 70-75. Are they ok overnight without a heat lamp on? I'd think that they would be a little less sensitive to temp because they are 2...
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    into the garage

    Do you keep the heat lamps on at night also?
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