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  1. dalcombright

    When can "new chicks" go outside for good in winter?

    So I am in Kingston, MA (North East US), weather this time a year go's between low 20s and low 40s. I received the following as new born chicks the last week of September/first week of October. 3 Polish Chicks 3 Brahma Chicks They are now between 10-12 weeks. Assuming introductions go fine...
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    Roosting Beam Question

    what is ideal to get the hens up to the roosting beam. random places steps or a ramp like so (obviously there will be batons all the way up it).
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    Chicken Coop size question (Massachusetts)

    We got 10 chicks and am about to start the build out of the coop this weekend. My initial plan was 6x6 raised in a 8x16 run. I’ve been reading numerous places to go 4x6 to keep the chicks warmer in the winter. Thoughts? We plan to only have 8-12 birds ever. We got: 2x Plymouth Barred Rock 2x...
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    Chicken Run/Hardware Cloth Question

    What is the best section dimensions for hardware cloth, as in, what is the recommended and max distance I can run between posts so that hardware cloth wont become "flexy" so to speak. I was thinking about every 4', but can do less or more, I am just looking for advice. I will be making a...
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    New Chicken Family in Kingston, MA!

    Hello everyone, I am new (soon to be) chicken owner and I assume I will have a bazillion questions :) (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes! my family (myself, wife and boy/girl twin toddlers) are getting our first chicks on 4/4/19. (2) How many chickens do you...
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    Coop Run Coverage Questions

    I am looking to build my coop in the coming weeks, new to chickens and the like. I have 8 chicks coming in on 4/4. This question is more geared towards my run and questions about the coverage. To get it out of the way, it will be fully covered (hawks etc.), but my question is around the type of...
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