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    AgeAge ranged Age ranged mix Baby chicks

    Any guidance on the age range where this would be still acceptable? I saw a couple things that said anything less than 2 weeks but then I saw some stuff saying not even that long. It's a lot of mixed information out there
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    AgeAge ranged Age ranged mix Baby chicks

    I did a search for this but I found a lot of information on older situations. I have chicks that I got from a hatchery on wednesday. I'm imagining they were born on Monday most likely. Possibly Sunday I suppose. I have had 3 incubator chicks hatch this morning. (This is a first for me) I'm...
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    What to do?!

    Without knowing to leave them in the incubator, we waited till the brooder was already up to 100 and then transferred them. But they are still a little damp. No drafts in the room and I even put a towel over the other half of the brooder to maintain heat. I figure it's probably more traumatic...
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    What to do?!

    You know how you do all kinds of research and you think you know what you're doing until the moment comes and then you realize you're clueless? Well, here I am. Started incubating some eggs and time got away from me and today for the first time I have baby chickens from my own chickens. What...
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    Silicone off gassing

    That's my concern. I suppose I can probably try to find something around here before it gets cool tonight. Wasn't expecting them this early so I thought I had time to fix up the brooder.
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    Silicone off gassing

    The silicone was used Shore up the edges Of hardware cloth a top plastic. 100% silicone. It would not be in contact with the birds because it's on the top on the outside.
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    Silicone off gassing

    Edit: I agree with everyone about not taking any chances. It's supposed to be in the low 80s tomorrow so I'm sure it'll finish curing in the sun. For tonight, I found a large plastic tote and set that up for them. It should be fine for overnight. Thanks for all the input! ------ Hello all. I've...
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