Hello! New chicken owner here.

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Heya, I'm new to owning chickens and decided to join this forum.

I've owned some ducks in the past but not for very long, and not that many.

I have 8 chicks, mixed with australorps, plymouth rocks, and rhode island reds. They're all female and living pretty happy and healthy for now.

Today was their first day eating bugs, like ants and mealworms. They're about 4 days old now.
 
G'Day from down under Loenin :frow Welcome and Congratulations! :clap

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Loenin said:
Heya, I'm new to owning chickens and decided to join this forum.

I've owned some ducks in the past but not for very long, and not that many.

I have 8 chicks, mixed with australorps, plymouth rocks, and rhode island reds. They're all female and living pretty happy and healthy for now.

Today was their first day eating bugs, like ants and mealworms. They're about 4 days old now.
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I'm sorry but a bit confused about intro. Do you mean you have 4 day old chicks in with your flock of adult birds? Young baby chicks should be in a brooder until they are of good enough size to gradually introduce to the flock & outdoors.
 
drumstick diva said:
I'm sorry but a bit confused about intro. Do you mean you have 4 day old chicks in with your flock of adult birds? Young baby chicks should be in a brooder until they are of good enough size to gradually introduce to the flock & outdoors.
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No, these are my *first* chickens. They are currently in the bathroom.. (there's a spot near the sink that is perfect for holding birds) doesn't sound the best but we did raise ducklings there a few years ago. They have a lamp, bedding, food and water and a shady place to go if they get too hot.
Their coop for when they grow older is pretty much totally finished, though it does need a few finishing touches.
 

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