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    4 week old chick injured! Help!

    So today I noticed one of my 4 week old chicks had a pretty significant wound on her back from being pecked by the other members of the brood. I cleaned it with soap and water and flushed it with hydrogen peroxide. And now she is isolated from the others. Is there anything I can do other than...
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    Growing grass in coop run?

    So I just got a new coop since we are adding to our flock. We have a problem with predators that dig, such as raccoons and coyotes and opossums. So I have to have the bottom of the run have welded wire grate on the bottom. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried growing grass through the welded...
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    Getting older chickens.

    Has anyone had experience with getting older chickens and adding them to your flock? I was wondering if they will bond to me as much as my existing chickens have?
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    My pet chicken pullet experience?

    Anyone have any experience with ordering Pullets from My Pet Chicken? We recently lost most of our flock :( only one survived. I don't want her to be lonely while we raise more chicks. So I was thinking of getting an Easter a egger pullet so she can start having a flock again. Besides I've...
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    Help with missing chickens! Will they come back?

    Help! So today I let my 4 chickens out to free range, and this evening when I came to close the coop only 1 was in there! We searched our property for about an hour we didn't find any signs that they were attacked. And it's hard to believe all 3 would be missing If they did. My question is...
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    Hen very lathargic moving very slowly. Laying soft eggs

    Today one of my four girls started acting very lethargic. The doesn't have any discharge and her eyes are clear. She was moving very slowly and wasn't following the rest of the flock like normal. Her crop is full so I know she has been eating today. Also while walking around she layed a soft...
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    New Roost feeder and Waterer!

    My husband and I's project for the day was building a new roost and feeder and water! Total cost was only $15 because we had most stuff laying around just had to buy the pic pipe. Tell me what you think!
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    Picture of new chicken coop. Any suggestions?

    This is our coop my dad built it. Think it needs a wall and door for roost area or you think it will be ok?
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    Anyone have experience with Started Pullets from Meyer Hatchery

    I was thinking of ordering some started Easter Eggers from Meyer. Wanted to know if anyone has had an experiences with them? Do they seem to treat their birds well? Are they ok with people? Thanks
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    Golden Comets question

    I have 4 golden comets they are about 2 weeks old. And I've read so many comments about this breed that they are really loving and affectionate towards people. But mine always run away when I come near them. I give them treats and they grab it and run to the other side of the brooder. I know...
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    Week old chick picture

    Thinking about flying out of the brooder! Silly chickies! Buying some chicken wire today to prevent such escapes.
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    One week of chicks!

    The babies will be one week tomorrow! Meet Opal, Dot, Belle, and Poe
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    When to move outside?

    We live in the south and its starting to get close to 90degrees outside. think i could move the chicks out to the coop when they are 3 weeks if i keep a heat lamp in the coop? Thanks!
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    Unpacking the Babies!

    They arrived much earlier than expected! All the better!
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    Help With Simple Coop Design.

    My husband and i are about to start construction on a new coop for our 6 Redstars. We need help coming up with a design that is simple with few complicated cuts because my husband and i don't have access to a lot of tools though I'm sure we could borrow what is absolutely necessary.What type of...
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    Question about A-Frame "Arch" coop design

    I am about to start construction on my new chicken coop. And I was wondering if anyone likes the a-frame design with the roost in the top of the coop and run in the bottom. Do you like that design? And do the hens like the laying boxes being on each end or should I consider a different laying...
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    New to this!

    I am a brand new chick mama! And I can't wait to get started! I can't wait to get a lot of help and support for my questions on this forum. I'll post when my chickies arrive! I can't wait!
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