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Chicks there yet?

For eating purposes? I think a few weeks maybe 3. For hatching, not more than 10 days is what I have read. I could be wrong about that. The eating eggs, I have not ever gone more than a week or so before refrigerating.

It depends (notice that most things with chickens start with "it depends") I have several different breeds living together. Some breeds are more aggressive than others. You can look on this site under breeds to lean more about each breed. That aside, chickens have personalities too. So even...

Different breeds start at different times. Don't use the guidelines posted. Those are averages, your mileage may vary. I bought some Golden Buffs from Meyer ( they are the red sexlink chickens) the literature says 20-26 weeks. Mine took about 6 months before any really started laying...

I beg to differ. Windows look cute, but I don't see the use. You need some ventilation, but you can fix that several ways. I am building a new coop in a couple weeks, pictures to follow. My plan is 12x12, with a slant roof. My current coop has a dirt floor. That is fine. They like to dig...

My friendliest bird is the Buff Orpington. That said, the Red Sex Links I have raised from chicks are pretty friendly too. They come running when I step out of the car or out the door. If they hear or see me, they run to me. They occasionally get out and all I have to say is get home and...