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    Age, Gender, Breed

    I believe these are two Female Black Sex-Links and two Female Black Austrolorps. I mainly would like to know the age. Thanks for the help. I have had them since they were baby chicks only a few days old. Awesome birds. The love to terrorize my dog!
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    Age and Gender Please!

    Here are my black aussie's. Not sure age or gender .
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    What do you think?

    Here is the Run/Temp coop (waiting on a free 10x20 foot shed) Still need to do a lot more work but it will work for now. Around the bottom of the outside fence I will be putting in a stone wall. Need to tighten up the fencing a bit. Bought this coop for 200 bucks not realizing what a cheap piece...
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    Can My Chicks Be Outside For Good Now?

    Not sure the age of my chicks by my guess they are 5 weeks. 3 of them have most of there feathers. 1 is a little runt. The low tonight is about 43. Suppose to get in the 80;s during the day tomorrow. I tried to draft proof the coop as best I could. I put them out there for now but if anyone...
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    Update on Chickens Week 3.........I Think

    Here is pictures of my chickens. I believe they are three weeks old. This is Stinky(my buddy's son wanted to name one) This is Megan (my wife's chicken) This is Pollo And last but not least my sons chicken( little foot)
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    Loss of feathers

    One of my chicks looks like he is losing feathers at the base of his neck. I have not seen the other chicks pecking him so i am not sure what this is from. Any ideas? Also is this something I should be worried
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    How long till my chickens start laying?

    My chicks are about 2 to 3 weeks old and I was wondering how long until I can expect eggs? Also when is it ok to put them out in the coop for good. I take them outside to check things out when the weather is around 60 or higher. I have been giving them some treats(worms, and yogurt) also given...
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    What gender? Age?

    These are my black Aussie's. Not sure there age I know they are at least 1 week old. Are they all females?
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    Coop Help!

    I have built 3 giant fenced in runs. I will be rotating my run every year. This will help because the 2 not being used will be gardens during the times they are not being used. I really need some help with the coop. I am using a coop i bought online with a few ajustments . This is the coop i...
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    Lots of Questions! NEED HELP!

    How often do I need to change the litter in my brooder? Also I replace the water daily sometimes twice a day(is that enough?), but what about there food? I am feeding them Chick Starter 18% Medicated. Do I need to clean this out? I sweep of any pine shaving that get into there food, but do I...
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    How many Square feet do I need in the coop?

    I have 4 large chickens and am wondering if I need more square feet inside my coop. This is the current dimensions. Chinese Fir chicken coop holds up to 4 chickens Features 2 access doors and a perch 1 roof section lifts off for easy cleaning Ramp leads to lower caged section Measures 76L x...
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    Is adding a Roster a good idea?

    What are the benefits and drawbacks of having a rooster? Should I get one for my flock of 4?
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    My first Brooder! Home made from scrap parts and lumber.

    The only thing purchased was the plywood siding.
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    Waterer needed. Pics of fresh built feeder!

    I need some advice on what kind of water to use. How hard is it to transition from a traditional water source to a nipple system. Pic of the feeder just took a 3 inch PVC pipe with a 60 degree elbow. Screw cap up top and cut out 4 holes we will see how well this works.
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    How hard is it to introduce new breeds?

    I just started and am already planning on getting more. LOL. I have 4 baby black aussies and would like to vary my flock once I get my feet on the ground. How hard is it to introduce new breeds?
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    Things in the brooder!

    I have seen pictures and people talking about placing things in there brooders for there chicks to investigate and "play" with. Also seen little cans and "buildings" for the chicks to hide in. Is this a good or bad idea.
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    Age of my Chicks?

    Trying to figure out how old my chicks are. They are Black Australorps. I have four of them. Two of them got the pasty butt, but I was able to wash them off after soaking them in warm water for about 30 sec. I then clipped there behinds so hopefully this does not happen again. I also added a...
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    First timer!

    Just bought some black australorp's and built my first brooder! Very excited to start this new adventure. Any good advice is appreciated.
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