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    Horse bedding pellets

    I’ve used pellet bedding before and had the same thought. It really does look like chicken feed at first glance. My girls pecked at it a little when I first put it in the coop, but once they realized it wasn’t food, they left it alone. I’ve never seen them actually eat a bunch of it. What I like...
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    Feeding a little of everything

    Haha I feel you — goats are something else, always acting like they’re starving even with a whole pasture in front of them! I’ve got a mixed flock too and went through the same thing trying to simplify feeding. All Flock feed works great for the chickens, ducks, geese, and guineas, just toss...
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    Feeding Chickens Chicken Feed

    I had the same issue with my girls when they first started laying. Some weird-shaped eggs, soft shells, all of it. It’s pretty normal for young hens at first, but feed can definitely make a difference. I’ve used Purina Layer too and my flock seems to like it — the eggs got better after a couple...
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    New member!

    Welcome to BYC! This really helps me solve a lot of bird problems. :celebrate :thumbsup
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    New to Posting!

    Welcome to BYC! You’re in the right place for all things chickens!
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    Chicken fell off roost and died :(

    Oh no, I’m really sorry to hear that. That’s so hard.:cool: It’s wild how attached we get to them, isn’t it? They’re just chickens, but not just chickens, you know? It sounds like Stripe had a pretty good last day—out pecking, roaming, just being a chicken. I really hope it was quick too, and...
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    No tails and some bald backs and other spots.

    Hey, I’ve had something similar happen with a few of my hens. If they’ve been missing tail feathers for that long, and now some have bald spots on their necks too, it could be a few things. You already ruled out mites and haven’t seen any pecking—so that’s good. But sometimes feather picking...
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    Mixed Flock - What to Feed

    You're on the right track! Since you've got a mixed-age flock, an All Flock or Grower feed with free-choice oyster shells is actually a great setup—especially while most of your hens are still under laying age. Layer feed has extra calcium, which is great for hens that are laying but can be too...
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    About Making My Own Chicken Feed

    Thanks! :hugsThey’re in a covered run most of the time because of predators, but I let them out to free range for a few hours in the afternoon when I’m home. They love scratching around and dust bathing under the trees. I just have to keep an eye on the garden or they’ll tear through the lettuce...
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    About Making My Own Chicken Feed

    Thanks for the advice. Sounds like we’re doing it pretty much the same way. I also just add water to the dry mix and let it sit a bit before feeding or pressing into pellets. Good to know it works well with crumbles and pellets too. That gives me more confidence. I haven’t used cornmeal as mash...
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    About Making My Own Chicken Feed

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I really appreciate your explanation. It is very helpful.:jumpy I started making pellets because cornmeal goes bad easily where I live, and wet mash takes a lot of time and effort to prepare every day. I once saw a video of someone using a...
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    About Making My Own Chicken Feed

    Thanks for the welcome! I’m realizing there’s a lot more that goes into proper feed than I thought. I’ll pay more attention to the mineral content and keep learning as I go. Appreciate you taking the time to share that.:thumbsup Thanks so much for the honest feedback! I really appreciate you...
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    Comment by 'chickenbreederinchina' in article 'Wholesome home-made chicken feed, without sweat, tears, a calculator, or deep pockets.'

    Thanks for sharing this! The information is really helpful！Appreciate the clear tips and practical advice. :thumbsup :thumbsup
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    How early do you let your hens out to free range?

    I usually let them out around 7:30 in the morning, after I’ve had my coffee. They’re always waiting at the door like little feathery alarm clocks.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    Only 3 today, but it’s been really hot here lately so I’m not too surprised. :he
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