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  1. bluej

    Is it time for full time coop residence?

    My 6 chicks (3 Black Australorps, 3 Barred Rocks) will be 4 weeks old on Monday & for the last week have been spending their daylight hours in their coop. They aren't quite fully feathered, but temperatures here are pretty much perfect for the move. Highs-mid 80s, lows-high 60s. The last 2...
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    The joy continues!

    I introduced my 14 day old chicks (Barred Rocks & Black Australorps) to sand by placing a small amount topped with oatmeal in a shoe box top. After the initial terror of something new, they discovered the wonders of sand! They downed the oatmeal, pecked & scratched around, then discovered the...
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    Transitioning chicks from brooder to coop

    Our 6x6 coop is finished. The chicks will be 2 weeks old tomorrow, & I'd like to allow them to spend some time each day in the coop. The floor is vinyl & I'm using sand (haven't put that out yet). The chicks haven't had access to any sand/grit since they're only eating starter & a one time...
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    Oh, the joy!!

    Finally got my 11 day old chicks to try yogurt (their first treat!) by sprinkling a little of their starter feed on top & offering it to them on my finger. One took a bite & hysteria ensued! They shared a teaspoon between the 6 of them (practicing moderation ).
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    Chick novice & forum "lurker"-Hi from N Mississippi!

    Hi all! My first post, but I've been lurking on this site for over a year! So I already feel at home & am grateful for the education I received here before getting chicks. 3 black Australorps & 3 Barred Rocks are now 11 days old. 3 Columbian Wyandottes are to arrive in a few weeks. I...
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