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    finally had success with my 4 wk olds roosting. New mom didn’t want to roost and only wanted to...

    finally had success with my 4 wk olds roosting. New mom didn’t want to roost and only wanted to sleep in nesting box with the littles. I made the decision for her. Closed off nesting box and the coop …took 2 nights but all is well. They all went in and put themselves up last night.
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    Having the same issue New mom busted down cardboard I put up to stop her and chicks for sleeping...

    Having the same issue New mom busted down cardboard I put up to stop her and chicks for sleeping in nesting box Trying plywood tonight and may have to help them roost.
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    Integrating New Chick with Broody Hen

    Thanks will give it a try
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    Integrating New Chick with Broody Hen

    I successfully managed to sneak 4 day olds under my broody hen. She had been separated from the flock in the coop and the little are now almost 4 wks old. I have had them in my chicken tractor spending time along with my 4 other hens who free range. ( no rooster) How old should they be before...
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    Comment by 'Mjoly' in article '11 Accidental Ways To Die (For Your Chickens)'

    Thanks for this article.....great reminder on the poisonous plants.... forgot about Sweet Peas! ......gotta move them !
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    Juniper Shavings

    Anyone have experience with juniper shavings......working on live edge tops for a project and thought they might be good in the run.....are they too aromatic for the chooks ?
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    Sorry no build thread ...we are working on some fun cut outs to decorate and replace wood strips midway on run They have caught on to laying in the nesting box after being kept in Thanks for your reply
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    Yes my husband is a builder so needless to say they have pretty nice digs and well ventilated, shaded as we are in Florida! Thanks for your reply
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    Thanks ..know they won't be happy staying in but I won't have to get under the porch anymore either!
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    Golf Balls it is! Thanks
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    Thanks for replying and the tip. Hope the rest of the girls follow suit !
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    Debutante lays her first eggs

    My girls are about 5 ½ month old. My Maran has just started laying but has proceeded to do it under our porch steps. They free range from about 12-5 each day and want to encourager her and the rest of the gang to use the nesting boxes. Any suggestions? Should I take one of the eggs and place...
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    Emergency Kit Supplies

    Thanks for that and hope I don't have any need for them...
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    Emergency Kit Supplies

    Thanks for the tips and first hand knowledge ! Appreciate it.
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    Emergency Kit Supplies

    Just two weeks in with my 8 chicks and wanted to know what supplies might be good to have for emergency issues or treatments. Wanted to put together my kit and have it handy if anything arises as I'm sure it will. Thanks Michelle
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    New Chicks Coming

    Thanks !
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    New Chicks Coming

    And I was wondering if anyone has ever used a seedling heat mat when picking up chicks from USPost ? Thought I might cover it with a towel ......any suggestions ? I am in Florida not exactly the frigid tundra. Thanks in advance
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    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Clever name ....just getting my chicks so will enjoy reading your fluffy tales
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    Meyers Hatchery Recommendation

    As a newcomer to raising chickens several of you experienced folks suggested Meyer Hatchery. Just wanted to share my experience with their great customer service. I had to delay my small order for 4 chicks and was treated like I was ordering 20 ! Michelle
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    Recommended Hatchery / Purchasing Chicks

    Great thanks !
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