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[Joycats]

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I don't think there's a "set" date/age on when it's okay to put them in the main coop without a heat lamp, but I felt all of mine were well feathered out at 4-weeks of age and with night-time temps not getting below 45-degrees here in South Carolina (back in April)...I evicted mine from the "brooding" box. I've got at least 5 different breeds and raised them all from 1-day old...only one loss (to a dog). I do know some folks that believe in Darwinism "the tough will survive" and have put theirs out at 3 weeks and earlier. I just tend to baby mine a little more than those folks. I think those of us with small flocks tend to be that way..."nurturing." If I had hundreds....I may not have the time to spoil them all! I would probably try though!

Well.....I'm the person with 12 week old chicks still under heat.

And I can tell you that I have several hundred birds. My house is a train wreck, the yard isn't much better - but my chickens are HAPPY!!

Been doing this for years and I just can't bring myself to put those itty bittys outside. I was outside at 2:00 a.m. last night (in the rain) checking on my big chicks. Turned one heat lamp back on for one group and also checked on a duck with babies to make sure she was doing her job.

 

[Joycats]

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Great job, now you only need about a dozen more.

 

[Joycats]

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Beautful birds! If only I had an empty pen and a little extra money. I would love to have some of those.....one of these days!

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

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I don't think there's a "set" date/age on when it's okay to put them in the main coop without a heat lamp, but I felt all of mine were well feathered out at 4-weeks of age and with night-time temps not getting below 45-degrees here in South Carolina (back in April)...I evicted mine from the "brooding" box. I've got at least 5 different breeds and raised them all from 1-day old...only one loss (to a dog). I do know some folks that believe in Darwinism "the tough will survive" and have put theirs out at 3 weeks and earlier. I just tend to baby mine a little more than those folks. I think those of us with small flocks tend to be that way..."nurturing." If I had hundreds....I may not have the time to spoil them all! I would probably try though!

Well.....I'm the person with 12 week old chicks still under heat.

And I can tell you that I have several hundred birds. My house is a train wreck, the yard isn't much better - but my chickens are HAPPY!!

Been doing this for years and I just can't bring myself to put those itty bittys outside. I was outside at 2:00 a.m. last night (in the rain) checking on my big chicks. Turned one heat lamp back on for one group and also checked on a duck with babies to make sure she was doing her job.

I forgot about Joy's spoiled birds.

I do not spoil mine

We do not count Forrest the bantam mottled cochin still in the brooder at 3 or 4 months old. Nor do we count a few others I deem too small to be outside - mostly bantams! Sheesh

 

[Jetiki]

There's a guy in Bessemer city, nc that has all kinds of paint for $5 a gallon and $25 for the 5 gallon buckets. I found him off of Craigslist and he's awesome and usually has a wide selection of colors. I am going to have to go visit him soon, I'll let you know when I'm going and I can hold a good bit of paint or if I need to I can borrow the truck.


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We have any type of paint you may need! Inside, Outside, concrete, swimming pools, decks, furniture stains (semi-transparent or solid colors). Dry Fall (used great for ceilings and spraying) when it falls it dries to a powder which you just sweep up! Also have block filler for cement block foundations, house, brick, all colored. We also have Industrail Marine Paint such as direct ot metal great for outside furniture, mobile homes, sheds, or boats. This sales starting at 75.00 a gallon and up in the stores and we sell it for 20.00 a gallon. Can't beat that! Our interior/exterior paints are 5.00 for colors, limited whites and blacks sale for 10.00.00 a gallon, and all the stains are 10.00 a gallon. We have thousands of gallons of paint and also have large quantities in 20 gallon containers to 5 gallon buckets. A must come and check it out before spending so much at the paint stores. All sales are final and do not take debit cards, only cash.We are located at 328 White Jenkins Road in Bessemer City NC 28016 The number you can reach us for questions or diretions is 704-629-1779 cell 704-460-8203 Gregg or Denise home 704-864-9696. Our hrs. are 10:00 till 2:00 Monday through Saturday, if you need to come earlier or later we will accomidate you, just give us a call. Thank You

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[Larkspur88]

Hello carolina peeps! Anyone near me?? Im in Sumter sc!

 

[rhpues]

Timmonsville sc here, hope to get my first gals friday at the auction in timmonsville

 

[phoneman]

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i am off hwy401 on brewington rd where are you located

 

[phoneman]

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[Larkspur88]

Yah!

If anyone else is in Sumter I have a question. Have you bought chicks from the TSC here and have you had coccidiosis in your flock? I have a small flock of 20 that are only boxed at night with a bad case of cocci. Just curious if I have bad luck or if anyone else has had issues. I feel so unfortunate because I've only been a chicken mom for about 2 1/2 months.