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Okay, I'm really confused because first you said the protein doesn't increase and then you said you sprout your own and after day 8 is when the protein increases. Everything I have read about fodder says to feed between days 7-10. And, your very own resources say: Chelation of Minerals Shipard...

You may want to check out this article about what happens to the protein, fiber and the nutritional value if you harvest at 7 days. http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/sprouted-fodder.aspx

I'm new to growing fodder. So far, it's the coolest thing. I'm just wondering, I have 62 chickens, how much fodder should I put out each day for them? What size pan or how many pounds of fodder per day, any info would be great. I don't want to completely replace their feed but I do want to cut...

This is awesome. I also free range my meaties and it's the best chicken I have ever eaten. I put apple cider vinegar in their water and that helps a great deal with all the so called problems others have with meaties. Thank you for writing this.

Thank you for sharing. I'm making oatmeal, apples, banana and some cereal warmed up on this 24 degree day.

This is a great thread. Thank you all for the info!

Well, she laid a perfect egg today. Thanks for your concern. And, yes I actually took the time to read about egg drop syndrome before responding to your post. So, yes from what I read. She has always been the leader of the group and lets the others know she is...that is what I call sassy...

From what I've read about egg drop syndrome the eggs are Shelless or thin shelled. Her eggs are not Shelless and the shell isn't thin. It's more just uneven. She is fine and sassy so I'll keep an eye on her. I'm pretty sure she is having a soft moult. Time will tell.

Well, after reading an article on here about moulting I'm pretty sure she is. It showed a picture of a soft moult and I'm sure that is what's going on. She used to lay perfect big brown eggs. She actually didn't lay yesterday or today. So, hopefully when she is done moulting she'll start...

She is just one year old. When they moult do they lose feathers? Because she hasn't lost any feathers. She is full and beautiful with feathers. I guess I need to find out more about moulting.

One of my hens has consistently for about 2 maybe 3 weeks laid eggs that look just like those. She is an Isa Brown. Is she not getting something she needs I feed Grahms Organic layer mesh and add grit, oyster shell and omega. She free ranges about 5 to 7 hours a day depending on my schedule.

She is doing great! Thank you all. I posted some pics above Chicken Tamer. Thank you for asking!

Thank you! And, that's a cool story thanks for sharing.

I just wanted to show you all that helped me out that this is what Miracle looks like as of a couple weeks ago! She didn't lose her eye and she is laying eggs! So, glad I put the time and effort in to saving her. And, thank you all again for your help and kindness.

Thank you sandmbaker! I have been have great success with the Vetercyn. I will definitely try the honey also...it's probably a bit cheaper. A little update she is doing great. I've been taking her out to socialize with the other ladies and they have been fairly receptive. Of course top hen...