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Is there a special kind of baking soda I need to get or just a box like you buy at the grocery store? Should I mix it in something or just leave a bowl of it out?

Thank you everyone for all the info. a couple of other questions, when you say a good grass hay, would Bermuda grass hay be an option? We keep it in our chickens nesting boxes. If not, other than alfalfa, what do you recommend? It's good to know about the sweet feed only in the winter...

I have a question for those of you who have goats or experience with them. What are some of the basics we should know before bringing home newly weaned babies? Should we vaccinate, deworm, and what is the best feed? The person we are buying them from said to get cheap sweet feed from our...

I was wondering the same thing about ones we got from our local feed store. They were labeled ameraucanas as well. After researching them more I am pretty certain we have easter eggers. Our chicks looked exactly like the ones you got. I read on another site most of the time when you buy...

I am wondering if someone can tell me when I can start giving our new chicks more than just chick feed. They are about 2 weeks old now. How old do they have to be before they can have fruits, veggies, etc? When do I need to start giving grit and oyster shells? Thanks!

We are new to chickens and haven't had experience with them until now. We got three mille fluer pullets Saturday. They all appearing healthy...eating, drinking, and very active. We have one who keeps one eye shut all the time. It doesn't appear to bother her. I've read about other chicks...

We named our four ameraucanas from the OKC Thunder basketball team. We have Ruffle Westbeak, Ibaka, Hendrick Pekins, and Chick Collison.

The tractor supply stores around central Oklahoma are only selling what they call "usual pullets" red and white. They also have some blue/silver cochins that are not sexed. I was very disappointed in the stores here. Also, you have to buy a minimum of six. We have 13 chicks now and they...

We just got our very first chicks this week. After a lot of research I decided chickens would be a great family project. I picked these out of brooder labeled welsumer. After getting home and looking up pics I don't think they are. I'm wondering if they are some sort of bantam because of the...

I am new to backyard chickens and have a question about the buff orpingtons. This will be the first time we've ever had chickens of our own. I am wanting mixed flock. We plan on getting all the chickens at the same time so they grow up together. I've heard the orpingtons can be broody. We...