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    how much food?

    Hi! Chickens should have food available at all times. It's a good idea to have a hanging feeder (and water) to keep the food clean, too. Good luck with your chickens!
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    To Switch or Not to Switch

    Thank you! I was so surprised they laid so early. The day before, I told my mom about 2 more weeks. The goofs wanted to prove me wrong, obviously. So keeping with the grower until they are 17 sounds right. Do they sell containers to attach to the coop for oyster shell/grit?
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    To Switch or Not to Switch

    Yesterday, one of our hens laid their first egg! This is my first time with chickens, and I could definitely get used to seeing eggs in the morning! They are about 15 1/2 weeks and are Red Sex Links. I wasn't expecting them so soon, but I guess RSL were bred to be layers. Anyways, I was...
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    Weed Killer

    Sorry I have to start off my stay with a problem, but I guess that's why I joined! Over the weekend, my mom put weed killer all over my chicken's favorite places to forage. We only live on .5 acre so we can't put them anywhere else. It's the pelleted kind, so the chickens easily see it, and I...
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