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    What to do with newly hatched chicks??

    When I got home today one of my two hens that are setting had a baby chick with her. YAY. but now what? After they all hatch what should I do with them? Right now they are in the nesting box in the coop. Should I put them in a brooder box after they hatch or take them out of the nesting box and...
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    Mississippi Silkies

    I'm looking for Silkies in Mississippi or Alabama. I have two Silkie roosters and one hen and I'm scared if I don't get more hens the roosters will hurt her. Can anyone help me out? Does anyone know of a hatchery near Mississippi or in Mississippi? Or anyone selling silkies?
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    Where did my eggs go?

    For about a month now I have been getting between 1 and 3 eggs a day but some days none at all and this past week I got 5 eggs one day then no more. I got one egg Saturday and have not got an egg since then.
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    Old Enough to Lay?

    Are my hens old enough to lay? They are almost 23 weeks old.
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    Names for Pairs of Chickens

    I have two red stars that I have already named Rosie and Rosalie and two Bahamas that I have names Holly and Molly. I am looking for more names that rhyme for my other chickens I have. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Whats wrong

    My hens are about 21 - 22 weeks old and have not started laying yet. When I ordered my chicks I got a few free ones and they all turned out to be roosters. I got rid of the roosters except for the one I wanted to keep to see if that was the problem. Any other suggestions?
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    Important Records

    What records should all chicken owners keep?
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    Safe Chicken Run

    What materials are good to use to build a safe chicken run? And if anyone has anytips on how to build a safe chicken run please share. I want to keep my babies safe.
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    8x8 Coop Plans

    Does anyone know of any 8x8 coop plans? Preferably free.
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    What Breed?

    My baby chicks are now about 2 weeks old and are starting starting to grow in there feathers. Can anyone help me decide what type of breeds they are? This is nugget [/IMG] This is Midnight and Misty and they have fuzzy feet [/IMG][/IMG] These are other chicks without names 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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    Chicken Apps

    Does anyone know of any good Chicken apps for the iPhone?
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    What Breed?

    I can't figure out what breeds my new baby chicks are. Can anyone help?
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    Mississippi Gardening

    Does anyone have any tips on gardening in Mississippi? I have chickens and I would like to start a garden for them as well as for my family.
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    Composting

    I'm interested in composting but I really don't understand it. Can anyone explain it or give me tips?
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    What is the best feed brand for baby chicks

    I was just wondering what brand of feed is more beneficial for baby chicks
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    My Jouney with Backyard Chicken

    To prepare for my little chicks that I will be receiving from Murray McMurray Hatchery, my two grandfathers and I set up a brooder and got all the supplies I would need to make sure the chicks would be safe, healthy, and HAPPY. This is the brooder my papaw built and we fixed up for the baby...
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    Journey to Backyard chickens

    Which is better? To start a thread, an article, or something else to post my journey at raising my little chicks. Sort of like a journal or diary or blog. To keep up with what is going on every week or day or month so I can look back on it and so other people can view my journey too. Does any...
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    What should I do?

    One of my baby chicks was acting sick last night. He/She was really tired and weak. I cupped it In my hand too see if it was cold and I gave it some water and food to make sure it was eating. Well this morning it was up eating and drinking by its self with all the other chicks and acted fine but...
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    Big Problem. HELP ;(

    I bought medicated feed before I knew it would nullify the vaccination that Murry McMurry did on my chicks. When they arrived all I had was medicated feed and I had no other choice but to give it to them. They have only ate it yesterday and today. What do I do?
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    I know why you named her/him that

    Does anyone have any suggestions for names that fit a chickens personality very well. Y'all know, like the one who is always wanting to be first to get everything that is names MiMi (Me Me) or Dumplings because he is a grump and better straighten up or will become Chicken and Dunplings. I need...
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