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Thanks for the chart - very useful. I don't know if you have brussel sprouts in the U.S but my husband loves them. My hens would peck at the peelings but they found them difficult to eat. I hit on the idea of putting them in the blender filling it up with water and blitzing them. I strain...

Thanks for the info. I think I will just keep giving them a small amount each day as a treat as they enjoy them so much.

I have been told that by feeding sunflower hearts to my hens that the eggs will be enriched with omega 3. Does anyone have any idea how much to give them per bird?

I have tried hanging it up in bunches in their run. They have had a taste but don't appear to like it.

I have a good supply of watercress and was hoping to feed it to my hens as I thought it would make a good supply of iron and make the eggs more nutritious. They just don't want to know. Has anyone succeeded in feeding this to their birds or should I just give up on the idea?

Can anyone tell me how much soluble Terramycin powder should be added to a pint (20 fluid ounces) of water. I find the instructions on the pack confusing and I have an awful feeling that I may be using too much.

Thanks. I think I'll give the peroxide a try.

Thanks for the info. I have noticed that the other bird bought at the same time has what appears to be the same black scabs on both of her feet although her walking is normal and there is no swelling on either foot. Should I try to remove the scabs or leave them alone unless their seems to be a...

Thanks for your replies. Once I knew I was dealing with what is virtually an abscess I had a good idea of what I needed to do. I have removed the scab, opened the abscess and cleaned it out, applied Neosporin and dressed the wound. I have ordered some anti-biotic for her drinking water. If...

Can anyone tell me what bumblefoot looks like in chickens? I acquired a couple of new ones (not sure what breed they are but they are white and quite heavy) a couple of weeks ago and one has gone lame. When I looked at the bottom of her feet they have a black crusty deposit on them. I tried...