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    What to do when chicks are in their run

    Hi, We let the chickens (11 of them) out of their new coop this morning. We've been keeping them in there so they get acclimated and want to go in there every night on their own. What about food and water? Do we leave it in the coop so they have to go in there and get it or is it ok to put...
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    How long to get acclimated to coop?

    Oh good! Thank you! I will let them out tomorrow morning! It just seems like whenever they see me they run to the door and want to get out! I'm sure they're just sick of being locked up all day. My husband had read that they should be kept in there for up to 2 weeks! That seemed way too long...
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    How long to get acclimated to coop?

    Hi, We finished the coop last Saturday and have kept the chickens in there full time (except for a few hours on Sunday!). They are 6 weeks. It is now Wednesday night and they are going crazy and I miss hanging out with them in their run. How long is it necessary to keep them locked in? We...
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    Help! Temporary housing for my 4 week old babies!

    Thank you everyone for your help! The 'Hilton Coop' is finished! They had their first stay last night! Phew! So, is it true that they have to stay in the coop for 6-7 days full time? My husband said it's so they know that this is now where they sleep so in the future when they have the...
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    Help! Temporary housing for my 4 week old babies!

    Thank you! We have an old outdoor chain link kennel the previous owners left here I could use. What would you put on the bottom? Newspaper?
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    Help! Temporary housing for my 4 week old babies!

    Hi, I am new to the group. We have 11 hens, they are 4 weeks now and I can't believe how attached to these girls I am! We are almost done with their 'Hilton coop', but in the meantime, what are some options to keep them safe but yet have some room? We have them in a plastic pool with fencing...
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