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    do chicks have growth spurts?

    hi all, i have one 2 wk old EE pullet (out of 25 chicks) who seems to be sleeping alot today. i have seen her eating and drinking, but she is not her normal busy body self. i imagine just like people, that chickens must have growth spurts and maybe she is sleeping alot because she is growing...
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    balding/feather loss on chest of 1wk old EE pullet

    hi, just a quick question - my 1 week old EE pullet has some balding on what i think is her crop area on her chest - does this happen or is something wrong? she acts normal and i havent noticed it on any other of my pullets, but on one of my meat chickens (slow growing cornish) i have seen the...
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    I picked them up at 7am! PICS

    hi! i am SO happy all my chicks arrived safely and they were all peeping and ALIVE (thank goodness!) i got the call from my P.O. at 6:37 am and i was there at 7! i swear, they have grown wing feathers in the few hours since they have been here. the kids love them and i cant get enough. this...
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    i can hardly contain myself!!!!!

    just had to share, after nearly 2 months of waiting my chicks shipped today from welp! i CANNOT wait for them to get here. i have learned so much here on BYC - thank you everyone! - that i feel pretty prepared. is there any last minute advice worth sharing?! maybe just tell me to CALM DOWN...
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    do you prefer homemade or store bought bators and why?

    i want to either make or buy a bator, but dont know which would be better. any experience and stories/advice would be appreciated. which do you like and why?1 thanks:)
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    do you need to brine after you get you chickens back from processor?

    hi, after agonizing that i made a big mistake by ordering meat chickens (i am not one for slaughtering/processing and wouldnt be able to eat it if i did it....yeah i know:)) i found a meat market about a half an hour away that will do them for 2.50 a piece. the guy said they will come cleaned...
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    slow growing cornish ?s

    hi, i have got 16 straight run slow grow cornish coming from welp in june. i was wondering if i need to restrict the feed like the cornish x, do i feed medicated feed, and if i keep a male and female, can i keep a cycle of meaties going? i know the x's grow too fast to be able to keep them...
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    how long it takes for predators to dig and get thru?

    hi, was wondering how long it takes various predators (racoons, fox, coyote, etc) to dig under a fence to get chickens? any info and experience would be greatly appreciated. i've got 25 chicks coming in june and am trying to perfect the coop and make it as safe as possible. the coop is...
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    ACV or organic ACV?

    hello everyone, question - i have been reading about the benefits for ACV for chicks, however, some posts say to use organic ACV or will plain ole everyday ACV do too...? also, how much per gallon do you put it in and how often do you give it? i am anxiously awaiting 25 chicks coming in june...
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    chick feeders/waterers

    good afternoon all! i have 25 chicks coming from Welp in June, and i was wondering how long chicks can use chick feeders and waterers before they outgrow them and need regular ones? also, for 25 (grown)chickens, would i need more than one feeder/waterer? should i have feeders/waterers inside...
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    is dumor chick starter/grower medicated feed?

    i ordered 25 chicks to arrive in june, and i was buying all my supplies in advance. i bought dumor chick start/grower 20% from Tractor Supply (it's the only kind they had), but no where on the bag does it say medicated.... do you have to feed medicated, i dont think the hatchery (Welp)...
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    Re: WELP being backed up...

    hi, i placed an order (much to my dismay) after reading the post about Welp being backed up in orders posted from the other day. i was wondering if anyone else is/has had problems getting their chicks. i am so excited to get them, i don't want to wait so long! if anyone has any info it would...
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    how much chicks eat?

    hi, i am going to order 25 asoorted chicks from mcmurray, and i would like to know how much feed they go thru and how fast. if i bought a 20lb bag is that sufficiant to start, or should i just go for the 50lb off the bat? any personal experiences would be welcomed. thanks for your time, kelly
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    question about feeders/waterers

    hi, i am wondering the difference between the plastic and the metal feeders/waterers for chicks (or adults) i wonder if you like one or the other better and for what reasons...thanks!
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    newbie - need some basic info on chickens

    hi, i am researching getting my own chickens and i need to know a couple basic things from some experienced chicken owners. first, in order to have pure bred chicks, must i always have the males separated from the females of other breeds? i want a variety of breeds, but i dont want a million...
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    age you can tell pullets from ckls.

    hi, i am new to this forum, new to chickens and trying to find a good place to order a few chicks. at what age can you tell the sexes apart (some websites only offer straight run of some chicks and i only want females) most online hatcheries only ship a minimum of 25 (i only need 8-10) and...
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