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    Laid an egg while sleeping?

    Is this possible? My girls are brand new layers, well, I got one egg 2 days ago, and that was it). Went to let them out/clean the coop, and an egg is on the floor. I watched the camera and it wasn't there in the video taken 4 minutes prior. The girls were all still up on the roost bar. Will this...
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    We got our first egg!!

    So excited to get our first egg today!! It was laid in the run, so I hope she figures out laying in the boxes. So happy!! We think it is from our Golden Comet.
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    Fan placement in coop?

    I have a fan hanging from the top of my coop, but wondering if it is a good idea to put one on the floor as well? Any cons to doing that? Thanks!
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    How would I do this?

    I want to make my little run taller so I can walk in it, and put a roof on it. I had a tarp on it, but our first big wind storm tried to make it a parachute and I almost lost the entire small run. I want to attach the roof to the big run (6 ft high), and have it go down to 5 1/2 feet (if that is...
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    Opened nest boxes, now what?

    My chicks are 11 weeks old and have been roosting on the top bar since I put them in the coop at 7 weeks. I just opened the nest boxes to them today. I have an Easter egg in each box (does it matter that they are colored?). Should I part the curtains for a while so they see they are open? I know...
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    At what temp do you turn on the fan in the coop?

    Installed a fan in the coop yesterday. What is your temperature threshold for turning it on? I don't want to make it too chilly for them (it's 68 F in there right now). Pics of two of my girls, just cause I love them so much. 😁
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    7 week old chicks--all girls?

    Since this is my first time having chicks, I'm just wanting to check. Should I be able to tell by now? If not, when should I be able to? Thanks! Black Australorp and Golden Comet Buff Orpington Speckled Sussex Barred Plymouth Rock
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    So worried about moving them outside...

    Good morning everyone! My chicks will be 6 weeks old on Wednesday, and they are definitely outgrowing the setup I have them in now....I want to move them outside to the coop, but I don't like that we are still getting such low temps at night (usually we are in the 50's by now at night...)...
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    I think my coop/run is almost ready to go!

    Ok, I somehow put this in the wrong area, but I don't see how to delete the thread...sorry!!! Finally got my area done. Yay!!! Any suggestions on how to get the tree branch to stay in place? Will the chickens actually use it? I have 5 chickens. Little covered area Inside the big run. Still...
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    Would this work? Keeping food dry

    I finally finished my run (yay!), but I'm concerned about keeping food dry. Will this work? I have 5 chicks. If it won't work, do you have any suggestions? I want to get one of the treadle feeders, but it isn't in the budget right now. Food inside the bin It'll be in the covered area.
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    Is this normal? 3 1/2 week old chicks

    I noticed today my chicks necks are becoming bare--no feathers at all. Is this normal? One is pretty bad, but I noticed 2 others having it as well. No blood/don't observe them pecking each other.
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    Will this work for a dust bath area?

    I have a 14"x14"x3" plastic container. I want to drill holes in the bottom for drainage. Will this work as something to put sand in for them to dust bathe outside? The bottom of the coop is sand, but my runs are grass (until they trample it...lol!). I only have 5 chicks. Getting everything...
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    Is this poop normal?

    Chicks are about 1 1/2 weeks old. All are acting fine/eating/drinking ok. Both photos are off on color...it is a brownish color.
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    Best way to get poop off?

    Looks like one of my chicks got pooped on by a sister...LOL! She has a poop stuck to her wing. What is the best way to clean it off? She is 3 days old....thanks!
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    Hickersonia Got Chicks!

    My chicks came today! Woo hoo!! I have wanted them for so many years, and about a month ago my husband finally joined the bandwagon. I figured I needed to start a thread to track what we do (and get all the advice I can get). So I introduce to you our beautiful new chicks! Sapphire, our...
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    My baby chicks came today! Help! Which is which??

    I just picked up my baby chicks, but don't know which is which breed. I think I might have it figured out, but wanted to see if I could get some help. These are the breeds I have (one of each): Barred Rock, Black Australorp, Buff Orpington, Golden Comet, and Speckled Sussex. I know it isn't...
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    Roosting bar help!

    If photos are needed, I can grab them after work (too dark still). My coop came with 1"x1" roosting bars, and I don't like them. I want to put a 2x4" in there instead, and use a joist hanger for easy removal/cleaning. What is the best way to do that? I was thinking a screw/washer combo that...
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    My coop is made!

    I got my coop put together today. Hoping to get the little run put together tomorrow, and attach to the big kennel. Chicks coming in a week or so!!
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    Question about worms

    So, I have dogs (and foster dogs). We just discovered yesterday that our foster has worms. I don't have my chicks yet, but should I be concerned that my backyard is "contaminated"? Can I treat the ground once I put the coop/run up? Is there anything I can do to make sure they don't end up with...
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    What are your top five items for first aid kit?

    I should be getting my chicks next month, and I found a few threads about what to put in a first aid kit. It was so overwhelming. So I want to know what are your top five things you use in your first aid kit? I'll continue to add to my kit as time goes on, but I have no idea where to...
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