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    Integration problems

    I have 4 pullets, (11 weeks old ) AND 2 hens, aged 1.5 years. For the past 4 weeks, I have kept the pullets outside in an enclosed pen, during the day. My older girls free range my yard during the day, but for a few hours each day the hens and pullets are in the same enclosure. They do fine...
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    Start & grow feed vs Flock Raiser

    I have 4, 9 week old teenagers (pullets), who I am about to integrate with 2 hens (1 year olds). They have been together outside for 3 weeks-but separated 24/7 by a fence. Feeding question- Ok to feed Start & Grow crumbles to the adult girls, with oyster shell on the side? Or should I get Flock...
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    2 chickens; adding more

    I lost 3 of my 5 chickens this week due to a fox attack. My coop is secure-this was an unfortunate accident outside of the coop & run. The remaining 2 are ok; they are 8 months old. I am very interested in acquiring more chickens. Right now my main concern is the mental health of the remaining...
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    Add a new chick?

    I am a first time chicken owner. My shipment of baby chicks arrived 2 days ago. Sadly 1 died in the first 24 hours. The other 3 are robust, eating & drinking well. Would prefer 4-5 to grow up together. However, to get just 1-2 more chicks will require me to buy from a local hatchery. I found a...
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    Easiest brooder setup

    I will receive my first chicks (ever) in early April. I am very excited to raise chicks, but not crafty. What is the best brooder box/setup I can buy? I will bring home 4 chicks & plan to keep in my finished basement until they can go outside in the coop. I have the EcoGlow Safety brooder & good...
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