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    When can I put my chicks outside in the henhouse?

    I live in Southern California--the days are warm (about 80 degrees) and the nights are cooler (about 65 degrees). My question is: How old do my chicks need to be before I can put them into the chicken coop in my backyard? My chicks will be four weeks old in a few days. They are outgrowing the...
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    When can I introduce greens and insects to my chicks?

    I have 6 Buff Orpingtons that are about 2 weeks old. They have been eating medicated crumble and are doing well. Someone told my husband that we should be giving them some greens and other foods because they will become "picky eaters" or spoiled for anything but commercial feed if we only give...
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    Chicks and Bees in Los Angeles area (Long Beach)

    I'm new to chickens but am thoroughly enjoying my new Buff Orpington chicks (6). I'm just checking to see if anyone is from around these parts. My husband and I are working with other like minded people to change the local laws regarding backyard chickens and bees (and pygmy goats). If you...
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    A box o' orpingtons + new chicken rearer = ?

    Hi all, from Long Beach, California, I brought home six buff orpington chicks yesterday; my first venture into chicken rearing. I have them in a nice box with a securely fitted lid (window screening) so my cats and dog will not be able to dine on chicken fingers (and the other parts of them)...
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    A chicken in every yard....

    Hugh E. Long thought that a chicken in every pot would be a sign of the economic well-being of the country. I think that a chicken in every yard (and the eggs they provide) might prove to be both an economic and a health benefit to us all. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get...
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