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    Can I use re-washable puppy pads in brooder?

    Thank you!!!!
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    Can I use re-washable puppy pads in brooder?

    While treating one of my hens who was injured I used a 36 X 36 X 23 octagon tent to keep her in our upstairs guest room. One thing I noticed quickly was way less dust and she was up there for almost a month due to the extremely cold temps. I simply washed the pads and replaced. It got me to...
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    Spring Chicks - adding to flock

    My husband is going to build an integration station in the run and in the coop I will be using a large dog kennel so they are all together but able to safely be apart while they get aquainted. If all else fails with the bantoms - I have a smaller coop they can have to themselves but would like...
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    Spring Chicks - adding to flock

    That is so very true and I appreciate the honesty!! Hopefully with a slow integration it will be ok. Hubby is building me an "Integration Station" in the run this year and I will be using a kennel in the coop to allow them to roost together but not "together" when the time comes. Rather do...
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    Spring Chicks - adding to flock

    We just started our Chicken adventure last spring and have worked out much of the kinks. We built our coop/run to comfortably house up to 24 birds. Still trying to keep our numbers at or below that. Current birds: 1 Lavender Orpington hen 1 Lavender Orpington Roo (going to a friend's farm in...
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    My rooster sounds like a rubber chicken

    Ha! Our rooster Ace sounded just as you are describing when he first started to crow - I would laugh every time I heard him! Love your sense of humor too 🤣
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    New member looking for advice

    Welcome!!! I am also new to Chickens and this site has been a blessing and a wealth of information! As a matter of fact, like you, I just keep adding - preordered 5 more for spring because I wanted Cochin Bantams and this year they were sold out.
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    oh and I was able to appeal my ticket and it was reduced to $5 :celebrate
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    Thought I would update everyone on the Necropsy results - things have been crazy here so I am delayed in posted them. Gross Diagnosis: Splenomegaly Suspect thymic enlargement Airsacculitis, mild Pulmonary edema Keel bursitis, mild to moderate Comment on Necropsy: Gross findings are not...
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    Oh no, I didn't take it that way at all! I appreciate all the feedback ...and yeah there have never been chickens here that I am aware of. We have been here 6 years but the house is 150+ years old. Surely if they did have chickens years ago, that wouldn't be a factor now. I can't believe how...
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    I get it. And I am pretty naive about all of this so my actions are mostly an abundance of caution. I made these steps this based on my friend/vet's suggestion and to learn if my husbandry needs any tweaks. My flock has a large secure coop/run as I cannot let them safely free range...they...
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    Thank you both for this! I have never touched a chicken until we got these guys in May - it has been a rewarding experience and my husband and I got to work together to build a beautiful coop/run for them. You can imagine how shocked we were to see Opie had just died. I did some reading on...
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    Rooster was high stepping, now passed away

    Please note: I have already contacted my vet who actually doesn't treat chickens but does have her own chickens for some feedback. I am sending this guy off to Purdue for a Necropsy tomorrow. But wanted to post here to see what others might have to add. Opie, lavender Orpington Rooster was 22...
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    “Chicks Dig it” premium Sand

    This is the scoop that I bought to start with. It is light but too much was falling through. The holes are multiple sizes. 12-Inch 2-in-1 Chicken Poop Scooper & Rake This is the new one I bought...the handle moves/rotates on me but hubby is going to fix it for me once he has time - his...
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    “Chicks Dig it” premium Sand

    Alchemist! I am not sure where you are located in Washington State, but I just looked at Gulf Coast Sand's site and found it in multiple locations in WA - Coastal Farm & Home. Do call before going to the store to be sure they have it in stock. https://chickensand.com/find-a-store
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