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[Chixchik]

Hello, welcome to BYC! I hope you will enjoy yourself here.

Thank you!

 

[Chixchik]

Hello and welcome to BYC! we‘re so glad you joined us here!
I use a fish tank heater for our waterer in the colder weather.
have fun!

Thanks! I’ll love all the opinions. I’ll look into the fish tank heaters.

 

[Chixchik]

I don't feed medicated. I don't raise chicks any longer. The broody hens do. They don't feed medicated. I have Corid if I see signs of problems. I've never used it on chicks, only on 8 month old pullets when I integrated new pullets into the flock. It's still good to have around.

As for the risk of HPAI, you have to determine your tolerance level. I look at the APHIS site data daily. There has not been a confirmed case within a 125 mile radius of my flock and I have very little to no wild water fowl flying over my pen. So I let them out.

Thanks. Great ideas.

 

[Chixchik]

Welcome to BYC! You were given a lot of helpful info. Best of luck with your chooks!

Thanks so much

 

[Chixchik]

Hey Minnesota! I'm in the U.P. of Michigan and I'm always talking about Winter preparation. I'm starting with Ducks only, but I'm sure that will turn into a mixed flock. I'm already thinking about building a separate Hen house.
I wish you much success. You've started inn the right place, because there is endless information and many kind and helpful people in this Family friendly site.
Good Luck!

Thanks! Good luck with ducks! my daughter wants a duck so badly!

 

[rjmyooper]

Thanks! Good luck with ducks! my daughter wants a duck so badly!

If we were closer, I'd gift Her one.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! have fun.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!