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I have 19 two to three week old chicks living my spare bedroom. I made a pen for them using a dog x-pen covered with sheets. They have one of those heat plate things for warmth. I keep my house fairly cool (low to mid 60's in the day and low 50's at night). I live in the Ferndale area of Western...

I recieved 28 day old chicks in the mail on Thursday morning. 22 were dead! Of the six that have survived, 5 are doing great. One is still a bit wobbly, but I think will make it. My question is...my local feed store has an over abundance of baby chicks, Some have just arrived and some are...

I have a Sheltie who has this wonderful double coat. Brushing him out, I have LOTS of hair that I've been baggie up. I put some out for the birds to use for their nests, but got to wondering if I could put some in the brooder for my baby chicks that will be arriving in a few weeks. Any comments?

I have an 8' x8' cedar shed which has been a tool shed, garden shed and at one time a chicken shed. When I used it as a chicken shed, I had a horrible problem with rats under it. So the chickens were moved and eventually discontinued. Now I want to have chickens again. The problem I have is the...

I am retired and live on medium acreage. I had chickens about 10 years ago, but had a RAT problem and then a lot of dog activities here taking up space. I miss the chickens! I always enjoyed just sitting and watching them. So I have decided I want to get them again. I have a metal brooder that I...