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  1. llhirsh

    I lost 2 today

    I am so mad at myself. I had 8, 5wk old chicks. Today was pretty in Atlanta so I decided to let them out of their brooder box in the basement and out into the yard. I kept checking on them, but the last time I went out I found one laying on the ground dead with a puncture in its breast...
  2. llhirsh

    When can I move my chicks from the brooder to the coop outside?

    So at what point can I stop worrying about the temperature?
  3. llhirsh

    When can I move my chicks from the brooder to the coop outside?

    My chicks (8) were delivered on Sept 15th. So they are almost 4 wks old. I have them all in the same big Rubbermaid type box. The weather has been nice here lately so I put them out in the yard during the day (is that okay???) and then I bring them back in at night. How old do they need to be...
  4. llhirsh

    Organic Chicken Food

    Thanks so much! Thank you Verna! and Noitulover!
  5. llhirsh

    Organic Chickens?!?!

    Great, thanks so much. Someone else recommended that I buy wheat or barley mix it with equal parts water so that it sprouts. Who knows. I found a farmer that sells organic, soy free food about an hour from me. I really appreciate the suggestions!
  6. llhirsh

    Organic Chickens?!?!

    I just ordered 8, day old chicks. I am a first time chicken owner, and planning to raise them for eggs only!!! They are being shipped Sept.14. Any suggestions on how to raise them and feed them all organic? I need advice! Can I avoid soy?
  7. llhirsh

    Organic Chicken Food

    Hi I am new! I am about to be a first time chicken owner. I will be raising my chickens for eggs only. I would like to give them organic feed but don't know what my options are. Can I avoid commercial feeds? Can I avoid soy? Does anyone have any resources to recommend? I am getting 8 day old...
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