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    Can I stick older chicks under a broody hen?

    I have ten chicks that I bought a little less than two weeks ago (May 14). They are getting pretty big and I'm ready to get them out of my house, but I'm worried about the two grown hens attacking them. One of the hens has gone broody. Can I stick these under her at night? Will she fall for it...
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    Brooder temps in hot climates AKA PLEASE STOP PEEPING.

    I got my first batch of chicks and I'm keeping them inside in my spare room because I don't have a safe place outside for them. How much of a temperature gradient do I need in my brooder? It is 83 degrees in here right now. Sweat is dripping off my face (it's gross). They won't stop peeping and...
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    Should I separate my banty and her babies from the big girl flock?

    I have one tiny Serama in my flock, and I am getting her some little Serama eggs to hatch out. Should I keep her separate from the big girls once they hatch? She is so much smaller than the other birds that I am kind of worried. They normally get along very well though. I have 5 big birds (EE...
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    Repurposed playhouse coop

    I built this! I bought the playhouse on Craigslist for $50 and added some stuff. I'm embarrassed at how much time I spent on this thing. Obligatory flock pics. The coop is up on a couple of pallets to keep it dry. The birds like to hang out on the porch. My neighbor's kids threw a papaya...
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    Coop design tips for a hot, wet climate?

    Hi yall, I am designing a coop for my hens. I intend to keep about 3-5 hens in my smallish yard here in New Orleans. It's extremely hot and wet here, so this poses some unique challenges. I want adequate ventilation, but I also want to keep my birds dry. Does anybody have any advice on this? A...
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