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We got a big wading pool that is 5 feet across. It was a good size for 8 chicks. However, the sides were not high enough. Some netting over the top kept the chicks in. As they got taller we had to "raise the roof" which involved putting small jump standard from our horse arena in the middle...

My chicks that were all the same age and I got at the same time started fighting when they were two weeks old. They are still fighting (not bad though) but probably because they are Roos and not pullets. The chicks we have that are definitely pullets don't fight at all. :)

LOL I'm laughing with you on this one. Went out to feed the horses one day and came inside to find all eight of ours running around on the carpet. They pooped all over, but that is why we have old carpet. :) We have a woodstove so I have not even noticed extra dust or dander with the...

Our chicks are now in a very large wading pool in the living room. They can fly out of it, so we have it covered with one of those nets that is used to keep crows and other birds out of fruit trees. It was less than $10 and works really well. The chicks respect the net and have not tried to...

We live up north and needed chickens that would do well with cold temps and also free ranging. I did my research and pick out a few breeds based on egg color, hardiness, and friendliness. My main pick was Buff Orpingtons. Off to the local feed store we went. Fortunately they had about 12 -...

The chicks are SOOOO funny. Even the older hens are entertaining. If I had known how funny they would be I would have had chicks years ago. This week I've been late to work every single day because I'm too busy watching the chicks in the morning instead of getting ready to leave.

That's funny Deb! We wanted four, but ended up with with eight chicks at the store, plus two more hens I just picked up from the internet. Now with ten potential hens it looks like I'll be selling a lot of eggs since I'm not particularly fond of the taste. Ditto on the poo. I wish someone...