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    Chicken math has begun, but one small problem…

    My darling husband. I just picked up my very first chicks on Monday. 5 Ameraucanas. The feed store I got them from posted they got some more chicks in, including black Australorps and lavender Orpingtons. I want to get 2 each. Hubby says no. So now I got to come up with a good argument so he’ll...
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    Am I forgetting anything?!

    I get my chicks Thursday. And I’m a nervous first time chicken mama so I’m a little paranoid I’m forgetting something. I have the coop(of course) which I’m using as the brooder as well since it has been pretty warm here. I have my brooder plate, thermometer and waterer, the feeder is coming...
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    Chick feed

    Everything I have read says chicks need to be on 20% protein feed. But it’s not that easy to find. I have found it online but I’m concerned it won’t get here by the time the chicks do. Would 18 or 19% feed be ok?
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    Run roof

    I'm trying to decide doing some sort of roofing over the run such as galvanized metal or corrugated plastic or doing something like hardware cloth or netting. Our coop is at the tree line of our property. I'm not really concerned about large predators like racoons, possums, or foxes due to us...
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    Beak trimming

    I am looking at ordering chicks from Mt. Healthy and they offer beak trimming, but is it necessary? I'm only getting 5 or 6 chicks.
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    Best breed for beginners

    I thought I had decided on what breed my first chickens would be, but now I’m second guessing myself. I had chosen Faverolles, they are friendly, decent layers, and I had read they were good for beginners. But I live in South Carolina. And it gets really hot and humid here. Nothing I have read...
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    Heat source for chicks

    I am currently researching heat sources to use in the brooder. I’ve pretty much decided against a heat lamp due to the fire hazard. I had a house fire as a child due to a dryer so this is a massive fear for me. I have also decided on an outdoor brooder. I live in upstate SC and while it has been...
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    Chicken newbie

    Hi everyone! I have been debating on getting chickens off and on since around 2019 or so. One of my coworkers decided to get some so I'm taking the leap! I've been doing a lot of research and I'm the kind of person that feels like there is no such thing as knowing too much about something like...
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