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    EcoGlow 20 is only warm to the touch

    I'm using the EcoGlow 20 for the first time with my current batch of chicks, and I love it! They've been under it from day one, and now at 5 weeks I have it on the tallest setting. They still sleep part way under it, but spend most of their waking time wandering around the brooder and perching...
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    Adding to mixed flock

    Thanks! Yes, I'll be keeping them separate for several weeks, brooding the chicks in my garage, then I'll integrate them slowly. My larger concern was my choice of breeds. Anyone have any thoughts or concerns about whether they'll get along together? Thanks!
  3. eedelavan

    Adding to mixed flock

    Hi everybody, I'm planning to add a few chickies to my small flock. (I have 3 girls just over a year: RIR, Silver Laced Wyandotte & Black Sex Link.) I want to add three more, but I don't know if these breeds will mix well. I'd like to get a Cream Legbar, Salmon Faverolle and Welsummer. Thoughts...
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    Containing dust in garage chick brooder

    Hello great brain! I'm looking to add a couple of chicks to my wee flock. After our first batch, and experiencing all the dust, I'd like to find an alternative to our downstairs bathroom or open in the garage. We bike commute and chicky dust and bike chains don't get along so well. So here's my...
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    How constant must supervision be for new chicks?

    Thanks everybody! Looking forward to starting my wee flock!
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    How constant must supervision be for new chicks?

    I'm a newbie about to get my first chicks. My biggest concern is that I keep reading that new chicks must be checked several times per day for all the common new chick concerns. My husband and I both work, so after the first 3 days (holiday weekend), there will be 9-9.5 hour stretches most days...
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