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  1. Acre4Me

    New Brooder - OUT of the House!

    17 chicks, 2 weeks old. We've kicked them out of the house into the garage! Whew! So happy to have the little fluff-butts out of the bathroom! The first week was ok, and helpful as we could keep a good and frequent eye on them (particularly the Dark Brown Leghorns which seemed prone to mild...
  2. Thepriceofbeauty

    Keeping baby chicks inside, and fire hazards

    Hey guys! I know this has been covered a whole bunch, but could not find the precise information I was looking for. Finally convinced DH to let me keep some backyard chickens. I have determined 4 would be a good start. The time has come to pick some up at my local feed store, and we’ve got our...
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  3. Melrose0415

    Are my chicks trying to kill themselves?

    I just got a premier 1 heating plate... the chicks will not go under it- I’ve been adjusting the height and putting them back under there. I’m guessing if they were cold they would use it? They are not cheeping loudly or anything, they have been taking naps like in the picture, I have the heat...
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