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    too young for grit???

    "Chick grit" is what you want. Its smaller than "poultry grit" but the same stuff (usually crushed granite), just different size. Large grained sand works good too. I simply mix a table spoon or two of grit in with the chick starter feed (not sure how many chicks you have) but they will eat what...
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    What am I doing wrong? 7 hens, few eggs.

    Its possible that your hens are laying their eggs where you haven't found them (yet). But it is also quite normal for most hens take a couple weeks to get back into their normal laying routine after the stress of moving and adapting to a new home. If 7 hens are not laying 5 or 6 eggs per day...
  3. Black Canyon Tractor Coop

    Black Canyon Tractor Coop

    Here is my first attempt at designing and building a chicken coop. It was originally for 5 or 6 hens but should handle up to 8 comfortably. I wasn't sure what I wanted when I started because I have never had chickens before. We live in a country neighborhood on almost 3 acres, so I knew that I...
  4. My young pullets roosting.

    My young pullets roosting.

  5. Tractor Coop Inside

    Tractor Coop Inside

  6. Tractor Coop Back

    Tractor Coop Back

  7. Tractor Coop Front

    Tractor Coop Front

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    Default

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