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  1. chickachicka

    sick chicken? please advise

    Hi, I noticed my 4 girls aren't eating as much layer pellets these last 2 weeks. I usually have to fill up the feeder every 3 days but I still haven't had too. They love thier table scraps of lettuce, apple peels, etc. I let them free range for about 45 minutes every few days. I give them...
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    when to allow access to nesting box?

    Hi, my pullets will be 15 weeks on Monday. When should I uncover their nesting box? I don't want them to poo in it! :rolleyes:Any ideas? Thanks!
  3. chickachicka

    pics of my run

    All we need to do now is add the roofing. Our girls are very happy in their run & we give them lots of treats & of goodies each day. It was tough figuring out how to attach the run to the house but my hubby did a great job! I could see how someone with building experience would have an easier...
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    Australorp experts help me sex my chicken,please!!

    This is the 3rd time I have posted. So forgive me. Now my chicks are older & I thought it may be easier to tell. This chick has always been the biggest of my crew. I only have 4. They will be 13 weeks on Monday. I have also posted in the section what breed or gender is this. Just trying...
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    9 week old Australorp sexing help!?

    She has always been the biggest of my 4 chicks. I posted on here before at like 6 weeks & everyone but 1 person told me she was a roo. So I am posting again now that she is older. Is she a Bella or a Bruno? Please help me. If it is indeed a roo when do they start crowing usually?? Thanks...
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    Free Black Australorp Roo-6 wks old

    If you are in the Long Island NY area & would like to take my roo Bruno please contact me. I ordered 4 hens from My Pet Chicken & this one turned out to be a roo. I really need to place him & was hoping to do it soon. Thanks for reading.
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    Chook's Clubhouse done!

    Whoo hoo! Tonight the 3 girls & Bruno are out in their new Clubhouse coop! My hubby modified a childs wooden playhouse (paid $199 for it but with shipping it came out to be $300)for me. I was upset when I first got it because the dimensions were VERY misleading. I thought it would be at least...
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    Please tell me pullets or roo? Black Australorp & Barred Rock 5 wks

    I am really upset. I posted a pic of my Black Australorp a few days ago. Everyone who replied told me it was indeed a roo. Well, today I noticed my barred plymouth rocks comb looks way bigger! So please tell me what you think. I only got 4 chicks! They will be 5 weeks on Monday. the BA is...
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    pullet or roo??

    I am really upset. I posted a pic of my Black Australorp a few days ago. Everyone who replied told me it was indeed a roo. Well, today I noticed my barred plymouth rocks comb looks way bigger! So please tell me what you think. The Australorp is on the left & the Barred Rock is on the right...
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    Please tell me if shes a ROO!

    My 4 week 5day old Black Australorp....she has always been the biggest of the crew. CAn anyone tell me if she is a HE?! Thanks!
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    normal chick poop?

    I'm not sure if my chicks are pooping ok. They all eat, drink & act great. Sometimes it looks foamy. Sometimes a bit watery. Sometimes fine. I had been giving them the vitamins in their water but I just stopped today.They have grit & had 2 beetles & 1 worm. They are about 6 days old. Can...
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    Chickees arrived today!!

    Our 4 ladies arrived from My Pet Chicken today! Our mailman delivered them to us in the morning. It was a great surprise! The chicks are all doing great! My kids are loving them & so am I.
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    cedar wood coop safe??

    I am trying to decide on a coop. I have a playhouse in mind that looks like it would be a great coop. However, it is made from cedar wood. Is that safe for chickens? I read that cedar chips were no good for them but how about a coop? I plan on painting the entire thing. Please advise...
  14. chickachicka

    little tikes coop

    Hi, I have a little tikes playhouse that I am planning on modifying for my 4 hens. I saw the idea here with the exact same house that I have. I was wondering if everyone with that type of playhouse coop could send in pics & tips on what you did to make it work for you. I planned on adding a...
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    30 gallon feeder, too big?

    Hi, I am such a newbie. my chicks will be here late July & I have been ordering all the chicken supplies. Well, I goofed & ordered a 30 gallon hanging feeder. I am only getting 4 hens. Should I send it back? I would rather sell it to someone or use it for something else. I would appreciate...
  16. chickachicka

    shredded paper for brooder?

    Hi! I am new to all this great chicken stuff. I will be getting my chicks from MPC late July. I was wondering if anyone ever used shredded paper in the brooder? I have wood shavings but was curious if the shredded paper was also good to use. thanks,
  17. chickachicka

    need coop advice

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has bought this coop? http://www.critter-cages.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=85 I was thinking of getting it & adding a floor & an 8 ft run. Also, cutting a small access door on one side so I can clean it easier. I will be using it...
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    How much feed & do u buy organic??

    Hi! I am loving BYC! I am getting 4 chicks soon & I was wondering once they are older & eating layer pellets, about how much food do they eat per month? I'm just trying to see how many pounds of layer pellets we will be needing. I wanted to buy organic. BUT the shipping is like $17 & so 50...
  19. chickachicka

    New from Long Island, NY

    Hello everyone! I am sooo happy to have found BYC on google! I am about to order 4 chicks from My Pet Chicken. My kids & I are so excited! We picked out a barred rock, a black star (sex link) a golden laced wyandotte, & RIR I think! I am still trying to choose a breed that lays well & is a...
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