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Zchickens1269 said:
Hi there,
I'm new to owning chickens, so looking for advice from anyone really, but specifically my fellow AZ chicken owners.
I have 6 baby chicks, about 3 1/2 weeks old. I thought they were Ameracauna's, but after reading a bit on line, I'm pretty sure they're mixed. I really wanted chickens for eggs, not to show, do the pure bred thing doesn't really bother me.
When can I feed them treats?
What is the best way to keep the chickens cool during our lovely summers?
Thanks!
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AllenK@new2this said:
When mine were still young and wouldn't come out of their run to free range I ordered up some shade cloth for them. It was a very simple solution for me and yes they were heat stressed. I'd give em refridgerated papaya, watermelon, and raw corn on the cob or cucumbers they enjoyed those treats.

Oops forgot to extend my warmest welcome to you and thanks for joining us here at BYC!
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What age did you start letting them free range?
 
Smuvers Farm said:
Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

PS. Make sure treats are only 10% of their daily nutrition. It's possible to EASILY overfeed treats. :(
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I'll check out the links you posted. Thank you!
 
Zchickens1269 said:
What age did you start letting them free range?
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They decided when the time was right on their own. I just started leaving the run gate door open, then what sealed the deal was an Army Caterpillar invasion where protein was everywhere on the property I would say they were around 3 months of age then. Prior to that I had to always mother hen them to get them out of the run. One huge treat for them in the early days and in their training was I took down the 55 gallon barrel covering a compost pile that was just buzzing with grubs, black soldier fly larvae and beetles. Man that thing kept them occupied for days!!
 
G’Day from down under zchickens1269 :frow Welcome and Congratulations!

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has a Learning Centre and also Topic of the Week articles which I have found to be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group. These two might be of particular interest to you:
Topic of the Week - Raising Chicks
Topic of the Week - Feeding Treats

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out ;)
 

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