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I have 10 pullets in my brooder right now, I think they are almost 2 weeks old now (got them from TSC). I've never caught the culprit, but someone has loose, watery stools. They have been eating non-medicated chick starter (20%), grit, bread crusts (whole-grain wheat bread), worms and grass...

I got my "red pullets" and "pullets" at TSC a week ago today, So I think they are closer to 1.5-2 weeks old. Are they ready for some sunny 67 degree outside time in the grass? If they can, how long should be the limit? I'd bring them in if they looked cold.

I want to give my peeps treats from outside. I hear alot about mealworms, but I'm interested in buying as little as necessary for them. They have grit now free choice. When are they ready for worms, bugs, grass (if I can find any right now), bread crusts, salad greens, fruit, and anything else I...

So I just brought home 10 peeps today from TSC. I'm using a 250 red/infrared bulb to keep them warm. I got what I thought was going to be a big enough box to start at the store at the same time, but it seems a little crowded now with the feeder and waterer in it. But here is my problem: I heat...

I couldn't wait any longer! 8 "asst red pullets" and 2 "pullets" from TSC today. DD hasn't left their side since we came home! She keeps asking me if she can pick them up and play with them. I haven't let her because I've wanted them to settle in some. But later, how much can we play with...

Well, here is the beginning. 6x8, exterior nest boxes. After looking for coop plans that were about the size I wanted, and not finding any, I went with a shed, and just adapted it to a coop. It is being built in my driveway, and will be dragged into place Without further ado... 4x4...

I'm busy learning and planning for my flock of chickens, and this site has been MOST helpful, especially the "things I've learned while building my coop" thread (highly reccommended, newbies go to https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=140561&p=1 ). So, while I plan to build a...

Hi all! I'm planning now to get my first baby chicks to add to my dad's 3 hens. I'm thinking I will start with 10 chicks. I'm going to build a brooder to raise them in my house, but I don't have alot of space. It sounds like they will be ready to go outside after 6 weeks or so (I live in the...