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Thanks for the info!

Hi All, my chicks are going on 6 weeks and my chick starter feed instructions say to switch to grower finisher crumbles at 6-8 weeks. My question is, can I just leave them on the chick starter 20% protein, until they are ready for their layer feed? Thanks so much for any thoughts!

Picking up chicks on Monday. I've had Rhode Island Reds before, but wondering if I might try the Black Sexlinks. Looking for thoughts. Thanks!

We've been using this solar door for four years and never had an issue. These are new chickens, and these silly girls are afraid they are missing something when it's bedtime. They have hung out at the door at sunset since we got them. I am going to unplug the device until they realize they...

Thanks for the info. I do think she has some sort of neck injury. She seems to be having a bit of a balance issue and she is keeping her head close to her body (not extended like the other girls). The other chickens are not harming her in any way, and I do think she is eating... it's hard to...

Thanks! I've stalked your site for a few years and have learned a lot! Just needed to share my plight with others who would understand and perhaps have some words of encouragement and/or advice.

Small flock guardian.

Greetings All, Last night, while I watched from the porch, two chickened lingered at the door at dusk. The door started coming down and one chicken seemed to feel it on her back and came out of the coop, the second chicken wasn't so lucky. The door seemed to hesitate on the back on the...