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Cleaning the chicks brooder today and noticed some of their breast looking like this. What is going on? Pine shavings for bedding, water with antibiotic, chick feed, temp staying between 80-85. They are 9 days old. They seem happy. Very playful and moving well. Thanks for the help

OK finally gonna start with building my brooder and getting ready to raise chicks. More than likely gonna have RIR. can ya'll tell me what type feed, bedding, etc. i need ? I know from the past research and ya'lls help there are diff. types of grit and stuff out there but cant seem to remember...

I tried uploading and it says my photo is to large. How do I downsize this to make it work? thanks

I will be getting 12 chicks. How big of a brooder do ya'll reccomend I build?

I read somewhere that dishcloths are best for the bottom of my brooder. It said that using chips that the chicks might actually try to eat them out of curiosity. Does it really matt? what is your opinion? And how big a brooder do I need for 12 chicks. Thanks

Although I have found alot of info here I still have a few questions. I am sure the answer to these are here somewhere but if ya'll don't mind I figure it's easier if I just ask again. 1. How long do the chicks have to stay in brooder and what does temp outside and in coop have to be till I can...

Should I wait till spring to buy my chickens so I can avoid the winter weather? and I think I won't rhode island reds. Which breed will be the best egg producers? thanks

I am planning on building my coop in a week or two. Has anyone got any plans? Of course I won't to keep cost low but I will do what I have to. I want one that can hold about 10 birds. I guess I just really don't know how to get started other than just start. thanks

Just joined and really enjoy reading everyones posts. I am beginning to embark on the adventure of raising chickens. I hope to be going by spring. I am starting to build my coop now and buying the supplies I may need. Not looking to go large scale just want to have anywhere from 8 to 25 birds. I...