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  1. smithwickchick

    Sand, pine shavings, wood chips....oh my!

    I've read that straw can be harmful to them if swallowed. Not the case?? I'm glad you said, "It's hours and hours of fun...". I've been wanting to get something in the pen so they're not bored. Suggestions for "toys"? Can I go to the pet store and grab some of those wooden bird toys they...
  2. smithwickchick

    Sand, pine shavings, wood chips....oh my!

    Thank you for the response. :) That is exactly what we're using in the coop. Maybe we will try it.
  3. smithwickchick

    Sand, pine shavings, wood chips....oh my!

    Anyone?
  4. smithwickchick

    Sand, pine shavings, wood chips....oh my!

    Hi, everyone! We're brand new to the chicken world and I think we've done well so far. We got our six "ladies" at a day old in late April so they're about 15 weeks old. Their pen/run is under our 16'x13' deck and their 8'x4' coop is inside the pen. Right now the "floor" of the pen is dirt...
  5. smithwickchick

    Hello from Wisconsin

    Odelia ~ We're starting with 6 - an Americana, Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Wyandotte. :)
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    Hello from Wisconsin

    We explained to him that he'll just have to enjoy the chicks during that time. I'm told it can be between 18-24 weeks before we see eggs. Is that about right?
  7. smithwickchick

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Nope, not far at all! :)
  8. smithwickchick

    Hello from Wisconsin

    Hi there. My family and I are new to the chicken world. We've ordered our chicks and are expecting a May 6th delivery. We're very excited to start this new journey and can't believe we haven't done it before now! :) Our youngest son, who is 8, is really looking forward to collecting eggs in...
  9. smithwickchick

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Hi, all! I'm a newbie here and to the chicken world. My husband, kinds, and I live in Hammond, WI. We just ordered our chicks yesterday for a May 6th arrival. We're pretty excited about our choices...Americana, Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Wyandotte. My...
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