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    4 week old chicks - different sizes

    We have 26 four week old chicks in the garage from the hatchery. 13 Easter eggers and 13 meat birds. The meaties are 2-3 times larger than the other chicks already and go crazy at feeding time. I'm worried the EEs will be trampled. Should we separate them or will they be fine? They have most of...
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    I might be their worst enemy

    Hi all, had chickens for about 6 months now. We live in northern Indiana - it's been cold. They free range all day - they seem to like the snow. We keep loosing chickens - lost 4 in the last 4 weeks. They just dissapear with no signs. Two days ago, my son was giving treats to a wandering bird...
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    Fire Warning

    Just a reminder to be VERY careful when using a heat lamp with baby chicks. Had a friend loose his 24x36 barn when the lamp caught fire overnight and burned it to the ground. It was on pine shavings I think and may have fallen over or been too close to the bedding.
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    New pullets won't free range

    We have 3 hens and a rooster that are about 6 months old. They free range all day and are giving eggs now. We added three more 4 month old pullets about a week ago, and they won't go more than 10 feet away from the coop. They grew up in a run and only ate when fed. How can I get them to go out...
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    Watering my birds

    Hello all, I'm new to chicken farming and still trying to figure out this watering thing. Do chickens need anything special? I've been using a 3 gallon bucket and filling it to within a few inches of the top. They seem to look over the edge and get a drink when they need it. They have access...
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    First coop - thoughts

    Hi all, this is my second post, we're three days into chicken farming. We inherited 5 5-month olds (2 roosters, 3 pullets) on Monday around 7 PM - and I need a coop to keep them in that night. This is what I came up with by 11 - bed time for me. Please take a look and offer any suggestions. I'm...
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    Watering Free-Range Birds

    Hi all, I'm new to chicken farming - 2 days in. Built a coop Monday night for five 5-month old birds we inherited. We plan to free range as much as possible. They will have access to woods and a pasture with no fences. There is also a nice cool, shallow, always flowing creek about 100' from...
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