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    Medicated feed broilers

    Its Nutrena feed is what I use and they say the same thing. I wasn't sure that was right and wanted to confirm.
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    Medicated feed broilers

    Just out of curiosity, I have 10 broilers hanging out with a new flock of hens. I have feed them all medicated feed and are about a month old. I assume when I put the broilers out on the field, and start feeding them meat bird feed, there shouldn't be an issue with the meat since it has been...
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    mystery chicks

    Neighbor has an identical bird to your second one. Its a Welsummer.
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    New brooder too cold?

    One thing I would give a try, be careful of course, is cover the cage at the top. Not completely covered. By doing so you will trap the heat momentarily. I have large brooders and I use sheets of plywood over them to retain heat when I get into 20 degree temps outside. Just don't completely...
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    My First Loss- Am I Doing Something Wrong?

    @hmschlmom5 I have generally never had my brooders at 90-95. First week I have normally kept it around 80-85 but I generally pay little attention to the temperature. I just watch the chicks, listen, and see how they act. Its pretty easy to notice if they are cold, hot, or just right in minutes...
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    Sneezing baby chick... maybe???

    So this is not my first rodeo. I have raised 4 flocks of meat birds without issue. Sure lost 1 or 2 in each flock for all sorts or reasons but generally have no issues and no losses. Now on to my question. I have a 25 Pioneer/Dixie Rainbows that appear to all be well, about a week and a half...
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