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How often should you handle/hold your baby chicks in order for them to be comfortable to humans. I don't want to stress them out by too much handling. I have 2 kids that are going to want to hold them all the time, so I need to know ahead of time what the limit is.

Does anyone out there insulate their coops? What is recommended?

I've read on a few sites that started pullets come as such. How do I treat my chicks for worms as I'm sure I'd want them to be as healthy as possible. Why would you trim their beak and does it have to be done? What is floor raised and is it necessary?

What does everyone recommend for feed for their chicks. There are SO many brands out there! Does anyone recommend puffs? At what age do you start introducing treats and what are the best treats. Has anyone used the probiotic gel I've seen on a few websites for their chicks. Is it really...

Hi I'm getting 5-6 female little darlings in mid August and my husband is currently checking out different plans for the coop he is going to make for them. Does anyone know of any good A frame coop plans out there?

Hi everyone! I'm new to BackYard Chickens and I would LOVE to have some backyard chickens. Currently were I live the ordinance is as follows: The Miami Township Zoning Resolution (Chapter 28) restricts the ownership of poultry to hens and only on land parcels that are more than five acres. In...