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    Moving chicks to coop - no light

    Hi all! I’m totally new to the chicken world… I have baby chicks that are about 5 weeks old. I moved them into their new coop 2 days ago. I have been reading that they shouldn’t leave the coop for at least 4 days, I have also read a week. Is this accurate? Also, I just noticed today how dark it...
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    Moving pullets to the coop - tips and tricks?

    I've currently got three almost-eight-week old Silkies living in a temporary pen inside my house, and I have two laying Silkie hens living outside in a coop. I'm thinking it's time to start moving the indoor trio outside, but have never introduced new chickens to an existing coop before - the...
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    What can i use as a "chick coop?"

    i have everything set up, a section of the big chickens run, cut off for the littles, a feeder and waterer upgrade, plus grit and all the things they need. One thing i dont have is a "chick coop" or a shelter for them to roost in at night. I dont want them to outgrow it, however i want it to be...
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