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    Also, happy new year and thanks for helping me. Your first good deed for 2026 (it's already 1 Jan here)
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    @BDutch they should hatch in 10 days. I'll refurbish, re-wire and report back on how it goes. The eggs are Australorps so the chicks will be bigger than their mum in no time (that's if any hatch/survive)
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    There's a heat risk for us at the moment so keeping shallow water bowls full is going to be challenging. I think I may have super chickens though! I only just joined this online platform, have had the chickens for just over a year but did absolutely no research until now as I am about to have...
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    thanks for the advice - I'm starting to realise that the two other chickens are the least of my problems with baby chicks! My run is not at all safe I have come to learn...
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    They all sleep together in the grey prison like shed. My backyard is a haven for wild birds actually because I have fruit and nut trees that I leave unpicked for them to eat. It makes me worry about bird flu but I love the sound of birds so I'm risking it. Everything free ranges together some...
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    Thanks - will section off a part and use an old dog crate and separate them just to be safe. I've had no predator issues but I have two large dogs who guard the chickens and any predator has to get past the dogs first
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    There are 3 (not aggressive) heritage chickens about 1 year old. First broody hen and so we got her 4 eggs to sit on. They have the whole side of the house to roam and also lots of feeding stations. Here is the gate to the girls (2 non broody staring through bars) Here is the inside of their...
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    So excited I got a reply and you didn't just call me an idiot for not including the right information!! Racing outside to take photos right now :)
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    Hi. First time chicken owner here. I have three quiet girls (Heritage) in my tiny flock. One is sitting on 4 fertile eggs. She has quickly become the lead chicken while broody. They have a bit of room to run around and places to hide etc. Can I leave her with the flock or do I need to move her...
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