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    Worried about our 10 week old pullets

    We took them off the heat lamp a while ago because we heard that it helps them become more hardy. Our weather has been cold until just a couple weeks ago so we have been able to let them outside. Do you think we should stop letting them outside so much? They still have some fluff on the top of...
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    Worried about our 10 week old pullets

    Our 10 week old chicks are dramatically smaller than what they should be. We have them on grower feed and they still run around and fly like crazy. I just don't understand why they are so small. They're acting very healthy though and are eating and drinking. Any ideas of what could be happening...
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    First egg!

    There is nothing like that feeling you get when you look in the nesting box and see an egg! Especially when it's your first one!! Congrats on the first egg! There will be thousands more to follow
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    One of my roo's protected me

    I love it!! They really are truly amazing creatures. Who knows what goes on in their heads
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    "Private Life of Chickens" British Video Well worth watching!

    This is such a good video!! Thank you for posting it. It was so informative!!
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    Newbie in New Hampshire

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    Hello From North Carolina.

    Welcome to BYC!!
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    Hi everyone!

    Welcome to BYC!! I hope your flock lives a long and happy life!!
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    Starting My Flock This Spring... How Many, and What Kind?

    Those are some awesome breeds! I personally love Rhode Island Reds. Mine are both incredibly sweet and love to be cuddled. You can always let your hens out to free range a bit once they get used to their new home. It helps them stretch out their wings a bit. Good luck!!
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    Rolling in the dirt?

    They're dust bathing. It really is funny how roll around. It means that your hens are happy and healthy!
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    My sex link has soft shell eggs

    Sounds like a nutrition problem and perhaps a bit of anxiety. Get some good quality layer feed and sprinkle some crushed oyster shells in the feed. I sometimes throw a handful of oyster shells in the run just to ensure they are getting enough calcium.
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    Minimum run space for HAPPY chickens?

    That is plenty of space! I have four chickens currently and they have an 80 sq ft run space. They are incredibly happy! Once you have your chickens for a while, let them out to free range for an hour or two. They will get back in the coop when they're done. Trust me when I say this, those are...
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    Coop Door Necessary?

    I have a coop and a run. The door on my coop I just use to prevent drafts, and for extra protection just in case. I would say invest in one because they do come in handy! Good luck!
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    Large Run, don't want to overcrowd it...

    When I was building my run, we followed the rule 10 sq feet per chicken in the run. You have a huge run! Are you planning on selling these eggs that you get or are they just for you and your family?
  15. averycatherwood

    Deep litter method Vs. Traditional Cleaning

    I was wondering if the deep litter method really makes a huge difference in the smell of the coop. Is it a healthier environment for the hens than traditional cleaning?
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    Free-range chickens?

    I remember reading that United States standards for "free range" chickens means that they just have access to the outdoors. However, this could just mean for like half an hour a day. This is just a way to cheat the consumer and making them believe these chickens our happy. My four hens have a 25...
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    Any tips on integrating younger chicks into my flock?

    Currently, we have four grown hens. They are two barred rocks and two rhode island reds. In the spring, we are planning on getting four or five chicks. We were planning on getting a couple easter eggers and maybe some more rhode island reds. How should i plan on integrating the younger chicks...
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    Concord NC Help Needed

    I live in Concord too! My neighborhood does not have an HOA and we have chickens. However, I'd be glad to help you in any ways that I can
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

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    Our very first egg!

    We are so freaking excited because our Barred Rock, Heidi, just laid her first egg. This is our first chicken to lay an egg! Here she is about to lay the egg Here it is!!
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