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    How common is a young chicken dying randomly?

    I just found one of my small flock chickens dead, I have about 8 birds. No signs of predation whatsoever. Thirty minutes ago she was with the other chickens in the garden eating worms. No signs of illness or anything from what I can tell, was acting normal. I am worried about the rest of my...
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    Introducing chicks to pre-existing flock

    Hello fellow chicken enthusiasts! I recently just raised my second batch of chicks, I have a small flock of about 6 chickens and I am just adding three more. I am looking to introduce the new chicks to the flock as well as their new coop and run. When I brought out last years chickens I locked...
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    Chicken Coop Heater - Have you used this product?

    Hello, I know a lot of people will say that the chickens don't need the coop to be heated, as they are great with temperature control. With proper ventilation to reduce moisture, they should be fine in an insulated coop. That being said, where I live can drop down to -40 degrees celcius; thats...
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    I asked for Help and Received it - Check out my coop!

    First time Chicken owner, first time building a coop. I did a ton of research and had asked a ton of questions on this forum and always received a great response. Thanks to the help of everyone on this forum, I was able to build my six chickens an awesome coop and run. Everyone said "If you...
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    When is a good time to introduce grit?

    I have heard mixed statements on this, when is a good time to introduce grit? I have a biology background and understand its purpose so my thoughts would be sooner the better, let me know when you introduced your chickies to grit and how it went. Thanks
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    Is my chick a Rooster?

    Hello, First time chicken owner here. Things are going great and my chicks are happy as can be. However, one of my chicks, a Delaware, has been extremely loud and vocal. Which is fine but has got me wondering if it's a rooster,and I am talking 5x louder than any of the other chicks, it likes...
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    Chicken Run size

    Hello, I am in the process of building my chicken coop and run. I have done a lot of research into coop size per bird and I have built my coop accordingly. I will be getting six birds in april and have until then to build my run, before buying all the lumber I wanted to make sure my run size...
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    BYC: Getting started

    Hello everyone, first time post here. I recently convinced my partner to allow me to get some chickens! She has told me she is "afraid" of chickens, but she knows this is something I have wanted for some time; after a lot of research and chicken videos she is finally on board! Little does she...
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