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Just wanted to add one more thing here about the dust since there have been more questions about it. From looking into it further, it seems that the people that have the most trouble with getting ill from the dust are people that already have respiratory problems. I am lucky in that department...

Actually, you didn't. No need to apologize. I try to be as precise as possible when trying to explain something in writing. I can see how this came off as defensive, but I just like to explain everything clearly to avoid missing things or having to further explain myself. I know that how I care...

I believe around 6 weeks or so. Mine are just over 5 weeks and barely have any fluff left. I'm assuming it could vary by breed. My silkies are behind my polish babies. It's crazy how much they grow. I had someone chick sit for me while I went on a small trip last weekend, and they changed so...

Another side note is that my chicks are almost completely feathered out and will be moving outside in the next couple of weeks. With the heat lamp, it's hard to get a good photo of how big and feathered my almost 5 week old pullets are.

Thanks for your concerns, but I have everything in order. The area where the chicks are is thoroughly cleaned frequently. I have a toddler in the house, so I keep things neat and safe. The brooder (aside from the top and the very back) is lined with cardboard to hold most things inside. As for...

I went ahead and just took a picture of it as it looks now. The bedding needs to be cleaned out, but otherwise they are happy and healthy :)

here's a picture of my brooder. I keep it in my bedroom. I have 9 chicks. I lined the inside and outside with cardboard to keep the shavings in (as much as possible) as well as keep my kitten out. I've added a roost (a large stick I found outside) that I put towards the back. The chicks love it...