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  1. jmachado

    Too young for DE?

    Hello! I have chicks between 3 and 4 weeks old. They are all doing great! They have a dust bath/grit in their brooder which right now only consists of construction sand. When should I add DE? I know I should also add wood ash and some dirt as well but it's the DE I'm concerned about adding too...
  2. jmachado

    Integrating Baby Chicks...

    Yes that's what I meant. I have a very large brooder set up so I could separate if needed but I kind of hoped the new ones would just join right in and follow/learn from the older ones. Fingers crossed
  3. jmachado

    Integrating Baby Chicks...

    Hi guys, I have a similar question. I just got 8 chicks on Friday last week, they are doing wonderfully. Because of the feed stores "chick schedule" I am also getting a couple more tomorrow and another couple on Friday. How should I integrate them? Will the 8 chicks who have been here for a few...
  4. jmachado

    Hi! I'm new here :)

    Hi, I'm getting my first chicks in a few weeks so I've been doing a lot of hunting around for coops. I've seen so many different kinds now that I'm getting overwhelmed. Can anyone give me a list of a few of the most inmportant things to look for in a coop? We are going to have 6-8 chickens. Thanks!
  5. jmachado

    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Ahhhh yes, ok, that's the post I read but I didn't realize that's what was being called the Mama heating pad. Got it!! Thanks! If I get one of those set up in the coop at what age is safe to move them outside? It's chilly here in the northeast. Probably won't get the chicks until march so I'm...
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    What is this "mama" heating pad I've heard about? I read a great post about making a little cave using a heating pad for the babies while they are inside but it sounds like people use the mama in the coop?? Someone clarify please :)
  7. jmachado

    Hi! I'm new here :)

    Hi, I am new to the site and very excited to get some great tips from everyone here. I'm starting my first chicken raising experience this year. I'm reading "the idiots guide to raising chickens" and it's been very helpful but I'm sure I will have a TON of additional questions. I've already read...
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