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    Can a bantam cochin join a flock of 6 large breed hens?

    Hello! We have 2 orpingtons, 2 speckled sussex, and 2 dominiques. This weekend I met a sweet bantam cochin and just loved her. I am wondering: Can a bantam cochin join a flock of 6 large birds? What advice do you have for me? I will say that we love all our girls but one Dominique is pulling...
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    Fireworks and chicks

    I just realized that the 4th of July fireworks are coming up this weekend. Is there anything we can do to help our chicks through them? They just moved outside 2 nights ago.
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    Lighting and Chicks

    Our chicks were born May 6, 2013. They were brooded inside, and with a lamp. Now it's time for them to move to the coop. I'm worried they will be scared, or cold. What do I do about lighting??
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    Need help regarding Lighting and Chicks

    Hello. Our chicks are nearly 2 months old (born May 6, 2013). During the day we've taken them into a big dog pen for supervised hop abouts. They are desperate to move outside. So yesterday we built our first coop. The foundation took longer than predicted, and we ended up moving the chicks into...
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    Which hanging feeder?

    The chicks are growing and happy and will soon be spending time outdoors in their coop during the day. Which hanging feeder should I get? I'd like it to be top fillable and hanging. Do I only need a feeder inside, where they will be locked in at night, or do I need one in the run and one inside?
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    Leg Bands to I.D chickens

    Hello. I have lots of leg band questions! How do you know what size band a bird needs? At what age can I band them? Are there any "nice" bands? My dog has Red Dingo Enamel Tags http://www.reddingo.com/products/tags/ What sorts of options are there for chicken bands? coloured aluminum...
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    What kind of builder can help me with a Run?

    Hello. I realize that almost everyone makes their own coops and runs, but I have a question for those of us who don't have such faith in our abilities: If i wanted to look into hiring someone to help me, what "kind" of builder/contractor should I be considering? I purchased a "kit" for my child...
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    How Does one find out about local shows?

    Hello. We are new to chickens. My son has his first chicks, and wishes to do the 4H poultry project. Can anyone tell me how to go about finding chicken shows we can go see? We are in Maryland
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    What is the favored Probiotic for Chicks

    What is the best probiotic for chicks, currently 3 weeks of age, who are experiencing diarrhea?
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    chicks with diarrhea, need advice please

    Hello. I am new to chicks/chickens. We have 6 chicks from Myer Hatchery (2 dominiques, 2 speckled sussex, 2 orpingtons) who will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. Some chicks have been having loose, watery stools and I am concerned. I don't know if they are ill and if so I don't know what to do. They...
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    Worried about my chicks health

    Hello. I'm new to chicks and chickens. We have 6 chicks who will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. The two speckled sussex ones are passing loose watery stools and I'm worried the chicks are sick. How can I tell? What do I do? Help I need some hand holding and advice!! Also, the blue orphington...
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    Newbie with questions about feeding chicks

    Hello. I am happy to be on day 11 of chick ownership. I am wading through chicken books and articles and wanted to get your opinions. The chicks are 11 days old. They are eating Purina Start and Grow Medicated Chick Feed http://poultry.purinamills.com/OURPRODUCTS/Products/StartGrow/default.aspx...
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    question about bedding for 5 day old chicks

    Hello. I am new to chickens/chicks. Our chicks were born Monday, arrived Tuesday, and today are 5 days old. I am unsure what to do bedding wise. They are in a large guinea pig cage with pine bedding covered in antipill fleece. It is easy to walk on, wicks away moisture, and they like it. They...
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    Newbie with Coop Question

    Hello. We have ordered the CC-79 R1 http://cconly.com/coop__hutches/cc-79_series I have ordered 2 speckled sussex and 1 dominique. Sizewise, would it be ok to add an orpington, a cochin, and a bantam frizzle cochin too or is that too much of a squish? Thank you!
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    Which Hanging Feeder and Hanging Waterer do you recommend?

    Hello. I am brand new to chickens. Please can you share with me which Hanging Feeder and waterer you recommend for placing in their coop when they are old enough to be in the coop? Thank you!
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    Medicated vs non medicated chick starter feed: which should I get?

    Hello! I am brand new to chickens. I am waiting for books I ordered from the library and barnes and noble, but meanwhile have the urge to get ready for the new arrivals. The feed store has Medicated and NonMedicated feeds. Which should I use? Thank you!
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