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    Month old chick always chirping

    Help needed- we have a 1 month old chick who initially seemed lethargic, so we brought her inside & gave her electrolytes and b12 in her water. After a day she seemed perkier- but she had not stopped chirping for practically 3 days now. She's not eating (except for oranges and syringe water...
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    2 wk old CHICK with INJURED LEG - dog attack

    Please help- our dog got access to our new chicks and one of the survivors has an injured leg and I'm hoping to learn how to best treat it. She is 2 weeks old and has difficulty bearing weight on it. It almost seems as if it collapses beneath her when she tries to use it. She has no visible...
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    Difference between chick starter and layer feed???

    Does anyone know what ingredients are different in chick starter feed and layer feed and why chicks shouldn't eat layer feed? I currently have 5 hens and am about to get 30 chicks. I want to start making layer feed for my hens, but didn't know if I should wait until the chicks are done with...
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    Help!! Trying to manage Rooster-Hen Ratio

    I'm new to owning chickens and could really use advice from experience flock owners. I currently have: 3 four month old roosters 1 questionable four month old (looks like a rooster, doesn't crow, and is mounted (appropriate term?) by the other roosters. What might this suggest? 2 three...
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    Male or female?

    These are my 4 week old chicks. Is there any way to tell at this age? Chicken 1: Chicken 2:
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    When can chicks stay outside overnight?

    Hello, I'm new to backyard chickens and to owning chickens! My husband and I have five 2 week old chicks. They are already starting to grow feathers on their wings and are very active in the indoor set up that we currently have. I wanted to know at what time we can keep start keeping them...
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