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    The Scoop On Grit (Help me Understand)

    I have our girls on layer feed and give them crushed eggshells, so I think they are getting the calcium they need. I will probably still pick up some oyster shell next time I'm at the Tractor Supply store.
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    The Scoop On Grit (Help me Understand)

    Thank you! That was exactly the sort of informative response I was looking for
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    what breeds are these?

    I think you're right on the RIR x SL. Pretty bird!
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    The Scoop On Grit (Help me Understand)

    Thanks!
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    Hens sleeping in their nesting box- Normal?

    Thank you for the advice! No silkies here, just Sex Links. While the run has a decent amount of headroom above the roost area (I'd say 1 1/2-2 feet), the doghouse is pretty... shall we say... height-challenged. The swing is pretty sturdy- about 3 inches wide by 2 feet long- and situated next...
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    Reducing Prey Drive in a Bully Breed

    I figured that may be the case. It's not a pressing issue now, since our pup is on a lead any time he is outside and the chickens are contained in the back half of the yard. Still, it would be ideal if we didn't have to keep the critters separated.
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    The Scoop On Grit (Help me Understand)

    Hey, folks! Pretty new to BYC and raising poultry in general. We're starting off small with three hens, but I can already feel the itch to add more to the flock. I had a few questions in regards to grit... I understand that free-range chickens don't necessarily need grit. The chickens forage...
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    Runny poop

    My chickens drink more water when it's hotter out, accounting for runnier poop. Totally normal!
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    Chicky-snacks

    Love those! They look adorable, and practical.
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    I had tried giving my hens some leftover corn on the cob. It turns out my ladies wanted nothing to do with it. I had also strung up a cucumber to see if they would have fun pecking at it, but none of them would touch it until I took it down and placed it on the ground. Silly birds.
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    I was wondering if Lambsquarter was alright for chickens. I had read that they contain oxylic acid that could be harmful, but I guess if they can have other greens, Lambsquarter should be alright.
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    Reducing Prey Drive in a Bully Breed

    We currently have a younger (24 months or so) bully breed dog. He looks like a blue nose pit mix. He was a rescue, so we don't know much about his background, but we have been able to teach him some basic commands. He is fantastic with our young kids, and as lovey as can be... until it comes to...
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    What is he?

    My, is he pretty! Looks a bit like a Dutch bantam.
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    We thought we were getting an Australorp, but we don't think so!

    Definitely a Black Sex Link! The same thing happened to us recently. She might not be quite as prolific as an Australorp, but still a good layer. Ours has shown to be a bit of a "late bloomer" as well. Good luck with her, she's beautiful!
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    Hens sleeping in their nesting box- Normal?

    You're not kidding about them getting the area messy! I clean the box out daily (at least I'll get some good compost out of it?). I do like the idea of covering the box; I probably have a small piece of plywood lying around. Thanks!
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