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    Egg drop off

    I have 3 BR's about 6 months old. For the last few weeks we were getting an egg everyday and maybe 2 every other day or so. But for the last week it has dropped off, I think we've gotten 1 every other day. All 3 are behaving normally, could it be I'm not giving a calcium supplement? I feed...
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    Putting the girls in at night

    At what time do chickens tend to go in for the night. Currently the sun has set but of course is still light out. I think I will lock them in when it is time for bed. And is it ok without food and water? I read they have terrible night vision and wouldn't bother with it anyways.
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    First day of the rest of their lives

    Set the girls in their coop today. They're loving it! Apparently I need a roosting setup in the run.
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    Prepare the coop

    Is there something I should do in preparation of their move to the coop? Dust with DE? I read it's a good idea to block off the nesting boxes for now. I am gonna paint the inside still
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    BR, roo or hen?

    Posted some pretty rough pics in a different spot before I saw this one. Maybe this is a better pic. 4-5 weeks old chicks
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    Backyard outing

    We took the girls out today, yep all 4, lol! theyre about 4 1/2 weeks old and well feathered. Is now a good time to cut the heat lamp? All last week it's been about 80 in their box. House temp never goes below @ 65*.
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    Dust baths

    Havent seen this topic. Would my chicks benefit from a dust bath? What would I use for that?
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    Age old question

    After the question of chicken or egg first? I'll bet it was hen or roo? So I'm anxious to see what y'all think. There about 3-4 weeks old.
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    Hey0

    Just joined the site. For some odd reason a few months back I decided our family was gonna raise some chickens for fun, eggs and maybe some life experience for my 3 yr old daughter! Currently we have 3, 3 week old Barred Rocks. Have finished building the coop/run and has been a blast so...
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