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wow can't believe I didn't think of powering the heat lamp haha. I have a generator so I could power the heating pad if necessary. they are inside, in a basement that is about 65 degrees.

So my chicks are about 2 weeks old (4 of them) and have a mama heating pad in the brooder. My power is out at the moment and according to the power company will be out for 4 hours yet. should I rush home to put a heat lamp on them, or will they huddle up and be fine for a couple hours? they...

Hey guys, So I am putting together a pre fab coop for my 4 chicks and I want to seal the wood as I am assembling it. what do you guys recommend as a sealer for a coop that is clear and won't leave a noxious odor for the birds on the inside? thanks!

I agree they never seen to be as big as they should be, but they look good compared to some homemade jobs that I see while driving around which kind of made my wife happier. I think based on the info you all have given me I will stick with 4 birds until I can add in some additional coop space.

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of!!! haha

At the moment, I have 2 Rhode island reds and 2 black sex links. the coop is 76" x 47" x 72" tall. I'll attempt to post a pic. I am in eastern Pennsylvania, on about a 2 acre property with farm fields on 2 sides and neighbors on the other 2 sides (friendly neighbors.) I am planning to build...

So I am relatively new to chickens, and just picked up 4 chicks over the weekend. I am already addicted and considering stopping to get 2 more on the way home today. I want to have enough eggs for my family of 4 year round (I realize this might not work out in the winter months if they aren't...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I had chickens briefly when I was very young, but this is the first time that I have raised chickens at my house for the purpose of supplying eggs for my family. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I currently have 4...