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I have a dozen new Australorp pullets. They are now approximately 18 weeks old. When I brought them home about four weeks ago and introduced them to their new home I discovered that, because it was an extremely hot day, they were all badly dehydrated. After a few days of cool fresh water...

I have a dozen new Australorp pullets. They are approx 16 weeks old and I am feeding them with Chick Grower. They are doing very well. How long should I keep them on the Grower? When should I change over to pellets? What is the best feed to give them? The man I purchased these...

Yes, I agree with you. I am new to BYC and I'm not sure how to post a comment on a topic or even if it is possible.

I'm pleased to report that all twelve of my Australorp pullets have fully recovered from the dehydration. Even the last chicken is now OK and fully recovered. They are now free ranging and investigating their new home. They get lots of fresh greens from my garden each day.

Thanks for your advice. Two days ago I purchased a dozen 12wk old Australorp pullets. The owner had boxed them the previous night. I collected them at 8am and transferred them to my own cage. I drove 100k home with them on the back tray of the ute. At 10am I put them in their pen and...