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    Does my broody hen box look ok? Lots of Pics!

    Hi tec27, Actually she came off and went back to the coop so I moved the plastic eggs, made a broody box in there with poultry netting and placed the 11 eggs under her last night. She seems happy as larry. lesson learned.....go with mama. Do I need to worry about too much cold air. The pop...
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    Does my broody hen box look ok? Lots of Pics!

    Just a note. I have been pulling her off the clutch each morning to eat and then she runs across the yard and then returns shortly after. I plan to keep the door to the box open during the day and hopefully the other hens wont bother her in there.
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    Does my broody hen box look ok? Lots of Pics!

    We have our first broody Basque hen sittin on plastic eggs in the nest box. Tonight we plan to move her to the outdoor broody box. Saturday, we will pick up a dozen eggs and do the switch sat. night. Does the box look ok. Any any tips I should know for the next couple of days? One section has...
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    Two basque hens going broody

    Yes we do so that may work. Now last question Johnn. You have been so helpful. Good source for MG-free NPIP certified fertile Welsummer eggs preferably from a breeder. Thanks again!
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    Two basque hens going broody

    Thanks! Is it too late in the year to put eggs under her?
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    Two basque hens going broody

    Our basque hens have only been laying for a couple of weeks and now two are broody. How long should I let one sit before introducing chicks or is it better to put fertile eggs and how many chicks or eggs? Any recommendation on MG- free fertile egg suppliers. We are looking at Welsummers...
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    Liklihood of Respiratory Infection of new hens spreading to original flock question

    Hi all, On Sunday I picked 5 hens from a backyard chicken keeper. The 4 speckled sussexes looked fine but the Welsummer he said had a cold and should be kept separate. She is showing only discharge from the nose. She does not eat the fermented feed I give but nibbles on the dry pellet (which...
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    Blue Langshan Rooster in Northern Virginia or DC area

    Nothing wrong with this big beautiful Langshan rooster (Dusty) other than the fact that we already have one who eats less and our 5 hens can only handle one since they are adults now (20 weeks). Super docile and never aggressive. Came from Skyline Poultry. Raised on organic fermented feed from...
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    Euskal Oiloa / Basque

    I have roosters for sale. They are 8 weeks. I am in Clifton, VA.
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    ?s re. fermenting feed

    Thanks so much for all the wonderful information. The chickens are thriving on the fermented feed. I think I will forego the bucket within a bucket and just use a kitchen strainer to scoop out. That way I can keep it all mixed up without the sediment going into the lower bucket. Thanks again...
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    ?s re. fermenting feed

    I did a little sleuthing and came up with this article. Lots of great info. I know Bubbies at whole foods makes sauerkraut with live culture. We have some in the fridge! Also, Walmart sells the 2 gallon hocking jar for $10. Off to ferment...
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    ?s re. fermenting feed

    Hi all, We have survived the 1st two weeks and have lost two of 17 but all others seem super healthy. I have a few questions for those who ferment feed. What are the similarities and differences btw using yogurt vs. apple cider vinegar with mother culture in the mash? What is the cupful...
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    Fermenting feed - how long to leave in trough

    YEA, they are here and besides two with pasty butt or just poop around their tush, all are well, I think! They love the yogurt fermented organic chick starter! I plan to move to pine bedding soon.
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    Fermenting feed - how long to leave in trough

    Hi all, Chicks are coming today and all is set and ready to go. I am so excited!!! I was wondering how long I should leave the fermented feed in the chick trough feeder before dumping it and adding fresh. I added 1 cup and a half so its not filled all the way up. Also, should I dump and...
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    Newbie preparing for chicks - brooder, early days run look ok (pics incld)

    Karen, Thanks but can you offer any insight on how to administer the nutri drench to the chicks upon arrival. I have only held chicks once in my life so any tips would be really helpful. Bridgette
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