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    Expanding the run - predator "proofing" question

    Chicken math took over this weekend. I added another 4 chicks to my flock for a total of 8. My current coop is big enough for the 8 (though if I add anymore I will have to rethink the coop size), but my run is not. Total run space is about 45 square feet. My new girls will be joining the...
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    Prefab Pawhut 144" coop with run

    Hi All, Inspired by this thread from @JerryR708 ( https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pawhut-chicken-coop.1219726/#post-19503657 ) my husband and I spent about 4 weeks working on our Pawhut 144" coop with attached run (we have limited time so spent a few hours here and hour there). We...
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    What to put in coop for bedding/nesting boxes? Specific to my coop! Thanks!

    My girls (4 pullets) are almost 7 weeks old, fully feathered and are being evicted from the brooder in my garage tomorrow. We just finished up their coop/run. Our run is dirt floor and are planning DLM on top so I put a thick fluffy (for now) layer of pine shavings and yard trimmings in it. Our...
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    Show me your food/water/grit/shell set up!

    My girls (4 of them) are 5 weeks and will be going into their coop in 1-2 weeks most likely. I have seen soooo many ideas for feeders/waterers and I’m confused. Can I see some of your setups? Pros and cons? If your set up was DIY - links for tutorials you used? Thanks!
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    How soon is too soon to remove heat source?

    First time chicken mama here. When can I remove the heat source for my girls? I have 4, 4.5 week old pullets. They are all feathering in very well and I'd say almost completely feather (except one girls seems to be slightly behind). Anyhow, I currently have a brooder heating plate, but the girls...
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    Is this earlobe color normal for a Black australorp chick?

    My 4 week old australorp Charlotte had a very scary incident this weekend when she had what can only be described as a wry neck situation accompanied by severe scratching fits. It was so bad she literally scratched her face raw, taking off lots of feathers and making herself bleed on both sides...
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    Ear mites? Ear infection? Wry neck? Or something else?

    Hi all! My 3 week old chick had a really bad night. I found her screeching in her brooder, writhing, scratching at her head and raw/bloody on both side of her head. She had a similar issue within days of me getting her and based on advice here I gave her electrolytes and polyvisol. She was fine...
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    Coop Gadgets door?

    Stumbled on this door. Priced better than some. Wondering if anyone has purchased from Coop Gadgets and if so, thoughts on this door. Thanks! https://coopgadgets.com/products/automatic-chicken-coop-door-1
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    2 day old chick kicking/scratching at face and falling backwards!

    I just picked up my 4 baby chicks today. I’ve handled them a few times and they seemed fine. I just went to check on them before putting my human kids to bed and as I was closing the door to the room with their brooder, I heard one of them chirping like crazy and freaking out. So I ran back and...
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    2 day old chick scratching it’s head/face and falling backward!

    I just picked up my 4 baby chicks today. I’ve handled them a few times and they seemed fine. I just went to check on them before putting my human kids to bed and as I was closing the door to the room with their brooder, I heard one of them chirping like crazy and freaking out. So I ran back and...
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    They’re here!!! Meet the ladies!

    Introducing (my first chickens), clockwise from top left: Charlotte (Black australorp), Samantha (Ameraucana), Carrie (Buff Orpington) and Miranda (Rhode Island Red). Can’t wait to watch them grow into beautiful young ladies!
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    Introducing “The Kwok Flock” - baby chicks abd how to socialize them?

    Just adopted our girls today. Clockwise from top left: Charlotte (Black australorp), Samantha (Amaraucana), Carrie (buff Orpington) and Miranda (Rhode Island Red). Question for experienced chicken moms/dads: I really want the girls to at least be semi-social. We’re planning to handle them at...
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    Downslope Coop/Run Questions

    Hi All. I am brand new to BYC (in fact I am picking up my first 4 chicks this Saturday from the local farm store - 1 of each Orpington, Australorp, Ameraucana and RIR). I am in the final stages of selecting a coop and run for my flock (pre-fab, I am not handy at all and doubt my husband would be...
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    New to Chickens and getting my flock started on Saturday!

    Hi All! I am just joining this awesome community after quietly stalking it for months (years actually). I live in Oakland, CA where we are allowed to have an unlimited number of hens, provided the coop is a minimum distance from dwellings. Up until last August I lived in a rental where our...
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