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    Chickens won't go in coop

    Just finished the coop. Chickens are 10 weeks old. They just sit on the ground in the run and under coop. I've sat them.in the coop several times but they just look around then walk right back out. Give it time or what do I need to do?
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    Does my coop need a pitched roof?

    It's going under a covered back porch. With none sticking outside. So snow rain won't be a huge concern. Do I still need a pitched roof? If so can I just lay 2x4 flat, then one on its side then like 2x6 or 2x8 on side at the front top to give a few inches of pitch? The cover holes with wire...
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    Nipples vs cups for watering

    Plan on using 5 gal bucket and PVC or just bucket. Which is better horizontal nipples or cups? Both seem pretty hit or miss. Particular brand? Nipples seems like birds are thirsty and cups freeze and get stuck open. Or cups in summer and nipples in winter with an aquarium heater in bucket ?
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    Silkie chicks dying

    Ordered and received them and they seemed healthy. Heated water and added save a chick electrolytes. They are in a brooder pen with heat lamp, inside the house currently. Temp at floor measured about 88 degrees. Put down paper towels and dipped heads in water. They were ordered with Easter...
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    All flock?

    Have silkie bantams and Easter eggers. Chicks currently. Was thinking of using an all flock 20% protein and having oyster shell available at all times. My concern is the first ingredient in the feed I thought about going with when they become old enough is processed grain by products. They will...
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    8-10 chicken coop size and layout?

    Gonna keep it pretty simple basic. Im pretty handy and have miter saw circular saw and etc. I've looked and looked but want to clarify a few things. How big overall should it be? Was thinking since it's going in under a covered back porch that about 10 feet or so off the ground, have the coop...
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    Chick starter Feed that has animal protein?

    Is this even available? Was torn between dumor 20% vs flock party starter 22% organic but neither has any animal protein listed. What are y'all feeding as far as Chick starter? I'm sure I'm over analyzing this to death lol
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    New owner and need help with coop design

    Was thinking of putting coop area under back porch so they get shade and it's an unused area really anyway. Also some shelter. They will be free range in the big back yard fenced in area. 200' x 150' or so. Have 10 chicks en route but not really sure how to design the coop. I'm fairly handy and...
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