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    Handling New Chicks

    Thank you!
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    Handling New Chicks

    Hello! I just brought my chicks home Monday, so they’re 4 days old now. They’re going to be pets (6 of them) and I’ve done hours and hours of research trying to make sure I get them acclimated as best I can so they’ll be confident and friendly as adults. Now the real thing is a little different...
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    First Time Flock Builder

    Finally picked the girls up yesterday! They're doing wonderfully and adapting well to their new home! (Left to Right: Alma, Beatrice, Judith, Penny, Delores, and Agatha at the bottom)
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    Shelf Life of Chick Feed

    All of this is still wild to me! Who would have thought it would be such a challenge to source fresh food! I brought the chicks home yesterday and they seem to be doing great! Tons of energy and they have been absolutely devouring the feed. Thank you all for the wonderful advice and...
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    Shelf Life of Chick Feed

    This really helps! I took a trip to the nearby big box store to see what I could find, and if I was reading the manufacturing dates right, even the bags of feed on shelf were close to or beyond the freshness date. Ended up finding some at a local store, so the chicks can start off well and...
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    Shelf Life of Chick Feed

    Unfortunately, I won't be able to return it, but it would have been just short of a year past the manufacture date when I bought it. Wild! I've been skulking around other threads and this seems to be a pretty common problem. Glad I have an answer on my first bag rather than feeding them...
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    Shelf Life of Chick Feed

    Hello! I just purchased some chick feed (Mana Pro Chick Starter Feed Crumbles), but it looks like the manufacture date is already over a year ago. The food itself looks fine, but seeing a lot of threads that mention feed only stays good for around 6-8 months. Does anyone else have experience...
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    Cleaning Solutions for Chick Supplies

    Sounds like a solid plan to me, thank you!
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    Cleaning Solutions for Chick Supplies

    I’m less than a month away from picking up my chicks! I’ve got everything together, just wondered if there was anything I should keep in mind as I clean my new supplies and get them ready. I’ve heard chicks can be pretty sensitive, so wanted to know the best way to clean everything as I get...
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    First Time Flock Builder

    That makes me feel much better, I would definitely prefer to make the drive myself, too! After a bit more looking around it seems like a 4 hour ride wouldn't be too bad for them, either. And yes to the pictures! No post is complete without them! This whole thread has been so helpful, already...
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    First Time Flock Builder

    That's a fantastic resource, thank you!
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    First Time Flock Builder

    That's good to know!
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    First Time Flock Builder

    I had actually originally planned to go with Meyer and drive there and back. After doing a bit more research, the drive is about 4 hours, and it was recommended that chicks not be in a car for more than three. Given the alternative is shipping via mail, I don't think that the car ride would be...
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    First Time Flock Builder

    Holy cow that is SO helpful! I never would have thought that was a possibility! Thank you so much for looking into that, it definitely opens up possibilities and makes for a more strategic flock.
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    First Time Flock Builder

    Thank you so much, all of that is incredibly helpful and it sounds like you have a wonderful flock! I absolutely agree, I’m trying to decide on staggering for egg production since 6 hens is our limit, and I don’t intend to kick anyone out after they stop laying. With such a small number, it’s...
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