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    lice and flees

    How does one go about checking their birds for lice and flees? were is the best place to look?
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    Nesting Boxes

    Is it necessay to keep the nesting boxes off limits to the girls while they are still eight to ten weeks from egg laying? When I built my coop I built it with access to the nesting boxes so that it would give the hens alittle more room. When they go in for the night they all take there place...
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    Starter/ Grower, switch to Grower/Finisher

    I have 6 Pullets a few days from their 9 week birthday and i was wondering if anyone has an opinion whether it was ok to switch to a grower/finisher feed? I use Dumor Feed and I thought that i Had purchased enough of the starter/grower feed to reach 10 weeks but these girls eat like men...
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    Chickens are scared of the hand that feeds...

    I have six chicks about 7 weeks old and they are afraid of me. When I first got them me and the kids whould hold them and feed them and talk to them. Now they are out in the coop, and we bring them treats and let them roam when we get home from work but when ever I try to hold them they run...
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    when should i consider giving grit ?

    My chicks are now about six weeks old and growing fast, I was recently at the fed store to get some more starter food and had seen some chick grit and contemplated buying some. my chicks have eaten all the grass in the run and have been eating the occacianal watermelon treats on these hot days...
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    Panting chicks

    MY chicks are about 4 weeks old and its hot outside, there is a lot of airflow in the coop, but the temp is reaching the mid 90's is it normal for them to pant like they are short of breath, this is my first flock and it worries me. They are drinking a lot of water but? is this normal?
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    fresh egg

    Hello, I am new to egg laying. my name is john and I have six chicks that are about 4 weeks old and growin' fast. I have always wanted to raise them and I have finally taken the leap I am excited for the adventure that lays ahead and look forward to talking and learning from all.
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