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    Juvinial chicks won't leave the coop

    I put my 3 juvinial chicks out in their coop for the first time one week ago and they seem to have no interest in leaving it/using the run. I kept them locked in the coop for the first 3 days and then opened the door on the afternoon of the fourth day. They were curious and haunted the doorway...
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    Deer fence for day run?

    Seeking opinions. My sister is constructing a new run and coop for her 2 hens, and projected 2 additional hens, and is seeking advice/opinions regarding using deer fencing for a day run. Her hens are locked up safe in their coop at dark and let out in the morning for the day to the run. She is...
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    Heated water nipple systems

    Does anyone in the northern areas use a heated nipple system? If so, how do you like it? I am in search of a way to keep my hens watered in the winter and it can get to -25 or -30*F on the worst nights here. Electric can be provided to the coop. Any suggestions appreciated!
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    TSC "assorted" buff bantams 2wks, dif gender or dif breed?

    I have 5 buff bantams listed as "assorted". They are 2 weeks old. Differences are starting to emerge but I do not know if the differences indicate a different breed of bantam or pullets/cockerels. They are all pretty much the same buff color but 4 have tails and one not so much. Of the 4 with...
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    Wintering chickens in the garage

    ...is something I want to look into for next season. I'd also like to move my chicks from the rubbermaid brooder to a garage set up prior to putting them into their permanent outdoor coop so I'm thinking about getting started on something now. I will have 3-4 bantams to house over the worst of...
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    New here on my Sister's advice

    Hello! I've lurked and read off and on for months, but I took the plunge Sunday and bought some chicks from Tractor Supply. Now my sister says I'm officially "one of you" and my membership is obligatory Sis has 2 hens under the radar in her suburban yard. I believe she posts here but I do not...
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