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Hey--I inherited my raised coop and run and there is no door between the two. This is their first night out and I am worried that they will never learn to go into the coop and roost. I don't know how to make them since the two structures are attached--will they just want to roost and go in...

Hey Y'all--new to chickens and need some expertise ! I am trying to acclimate my 5 week old chicks to the outside by leaving them in the run all day for a week or so before leaving them out all night towards the end of the week. But it is so hot and humid out (Alabama 90 degrees). They are...

Hey--My 4 week olds are in their brooder and are peeping like crazy--almost constantly. The temperature is fine--they are evenly spaced around the brooder. They are eating and drinking. I have things for them to climb on and have given them some treats...but they keep on cheeping. They seem...

OK--Y'all--here is my first batch of chickies and I am afraid I have a brooder full of roosters. They are 3 weeks old yesterday. I have 2 Dominiques, 2 Light Brahmas, and 1 Buff Orpington. I know these are just guesses, but I am getting anxious and want to have some hens for my coop! Here is...

Hey y'all. I have my first batch of chicks (6) in their brooder. They are 2 1/2 weeks old and 5 run around, chirp, come running when I put my hand in the brooder. But one--a Buff Orp--is different, and I don't know if it is a problem. She eats, drinks and poops--so that is good. But, she...

Ok--I took the plunge today and picked up 2 Dominickers, 2 Buff Os, and 2 Light Brahamas day old chicks---and welcome all and any advice! I am very excited to join the group and can't wait to watch my very first flock take shape. This is our first night, and I hope I have the right balance of...