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    Age to lay eggs.

    How old are Buff Orpingtons when they start to lay eggs and do they look for a place to lay beforehand?
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    Flooring

    I have a chicken annex I am building for food, water and somewhere to get in out of the rain, sun, etc. Any recommendations on flooring? I used old 2x8's for the floor, but would like something more chicken foot friendly.
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    Brooder vs Coop

    I agree. I have heard they feather more quickly when exposed to cooler temps. The last time I had chickens they were in the house for 12 weeks. I'll never do that again! These buffs feathered much quicker and I don't worry about them at all. I just went into the coop and one was sitting on...
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    Brooder vs Coop

    Yes they would be impossible to rangle back in the coop at this age! I will be putting up a temporary fence until they get the hang of coming in on their own. I keep the light on if it gets below high 60's.
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    Brooder vs Coop

    Thanks! It has been in the 70s in the day and 60s at night. I think I will let them loose in the coop for about a week before I let them in the yard. I don't have a run, they will be free range in our fenced in yard.
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    Brooder vs Coop

    I have my 12 2 week old buffs in a box in the coop. With the weather we have been having I only have the light on at night. They are outgrowing the box. Does anyone see any reason I couldnt just give them the run of the coop (4x8 coop)? I would also like to take them out fo a little exercise.
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    Grit at what age?

    I can't find chick grit so I got Parakeet grit. Is that ok?
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    Grit at what age?

    How old should chicks be before you give them grit? My 12 are a little over a week but have lots of feathers. I keep them in the coop in a box with a heat lamp. It got down to 26 degrees last night and they did fine! I would like to give them treats but don't know what to give with no grit yet.
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    Treats and grit

    How old do chicks need to be to give bugs, treats and grit?
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    Brooder in Coop?

    I just put them out there today. I used a C clamp on the lamp clamp, it is very secure. I have a brooder thermometer and played around with the height today. They didn't seem to like it at the recommended 95, but were comfortable at 90. I will go out as soon as the sun comes up to see how...
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    Brooder in Coop?

    I had chickens about 2 years ago and started them in a brooder in the house. What a mess..I won't be doing that again. I want to put a brooder in the chicken coop with a heat lamp. Has anyone ever done this successfully?
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    Construction wood

    I don't have chickens yet, but I have the coup and am contemplating building a sort of lean-to for the food, water and a place for them to get in out of the rain and/or sun. I will keep them free range in my fenced back yard. What kind of wood do I make the floor out of so it doesn't rot, but...
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