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    Is DE worth it?

    I recently was informed that I had mites when trying to sell some of my roosters. Everybody has so far recommended that I use Diatomaceous Earth. However, after reading some reviews I have gained mixed reviews.
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    My coop: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-coop.1318230/

    My coop: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/my-coop.1318230/
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    My Coop

    Description: Just a basic post about what my coop looks like. Plan to post updates here:
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    At what age can chickens use port feeder?

    Aye, I recently received some now (estimated) 8-10 weeks old chicks. They do not appear to be able to using the port feeder. At what age can they reach their necks in there and eat? What can I do to train them to use feeder? Edit: For what my chickens and coop look like see my status page...
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    Can Easter Eggers be yellow?

    I got this bird from Meyer Hatchery: It was the only bird without a leg band and looks like this (yellow): This is way different from what I normally get elsewhere: I just wanted to see if this is possible. Never had a yellow Easter Egger.
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    Is this an Blue Ameraucana?

    Aye, I recently ordered one Blue Ameraucana from Meyer hatchery. It looks like this: But, this looks different from the provided photo: Did they send the right bird?
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    Is this a Cream Legbar?

    @sekeyslaks Looking more into it I think I made a mistake. This bird might be the Easter Egger I ordered, not sure how it is possible. I assumed this was the Easter Egger but it must be the Legbar: I might make a few other posts. As all my birds don't look right.
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    Is this a Cream Legbar?

    I recently ordered a Cream Legbar from Meyer Hatchery. My shipment came in today and it looks like this (yellow): This looks significantly different than the photo on their website: Did they send me the wrong bird? I can tell this was the Legbar because it has the matching leg band stated...
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    Panic Doors + Questions

    Today I set up some panic doors for my chicks. There is twelve of them all with different ages. The youngest of the flock being about 4 weeks while the oldest being about 6. The reason I set up these doors is because I wanted to allow the older ones to start integrating. We live in arizona...
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    When to remove heat lamp? - Arizona

    What is a huddle box?
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    When to integrate chicks with big flock? - Small Flock

    @blackdog043 I've been trying to think of a way to cheaply set up panic doors. Cardboard, why didn't I think of this. Great article: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/my-coop-brooder-and-integration.74591/ About what dimensions do you use for the panic doors?
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    Chickens start eating greens [help]

    The lock of my little chicks cage came loose (possibly left open by accident). Some of my small chicks must've kicked their door open. They all appear to be alive. I think I found them before the big chickens did. However, they got into some salad and other vegetables I had for the big...
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    When to integrate chicks with big flock? - Small Flock

    I have a group of 12 chicks aged between ~3 and ~5 weeks old. My big flock consists of 3 female chickens. They are fairly small: At what age is it safe to integrate the little chicks with the big chickens? I plan to enable them to come up to the little chicks pens sometime today or tomorrow so...
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    When to remove heat lamp? - Arizona

    I live in Arizona where it is generally warm. Especially during the summer. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/phoenix-az/85003/weather-forecast/346935 I plan to move the chicken outside within a couple days. They are all between ~3 and ~5 weeks old as of today (there are 12 of them). At what...
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    When to remove heat lamp? When to integrate with older chickens?

    To answer some of your questions: I live in AZ. You can see our weather forecast here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/scottsdale-az/85251/april-weather/331798 Is there a certain temp. I should not put them outside at? Currently I have, 12 baby chickens. I'm receiving 3 more in mid-June. I...
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    When to remove heat lamp? When to integrate with older chickens?

    2 Questions: When do I remove heat lamp? There seems to be a lot of opinions on this. Depending on where you look people say anywhere between 3-9 weeks old. Anybody got some more accurate advice? When to integrate with older chickens? I have 2 Cochins and a D'uncle (all female) outside. If...
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    Chicken Coop "Must Haves"

    I try to put a lot of effort into minimizing the "chores" of taking care of chickens. Not that I don't like hanging with the chicks but it can be good to limit non-fun parts. Some things I've Learned: Port Feeder: I built this feeder from a trash can and some parts from amazon. Holds roughly...
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    ORGANIC CHICKEN FEED

    It expensive to get chicken feed shipped. Some things to look at: Nutrena Nature Smart Organic (~1.93 USD per pound): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X167FKR/?tag=backy-20 Scratch and Peck Feeds - Amazon: (~1.52 USD per pound): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068SP1XE/?tag=backy-20 Scratch and Peck...
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    Organic Chicken Scratch is EXPENSIVE! Tips for making my own?

    Question: Any tips/recipes for making organic chicken scratch?
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    Best Hatcheries?

    How would I find these breeders? If ya'll are looking for dark eggs I know of a great breeder on craigslist here in arizona for Black Copper Marans. She mainly does hatching eggs. You can easily find her on Craiglist. [1] Mine haven't layed eggs yet, but based on reviews and what my hatching...
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