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    Natural feed for chicks and hen?

    I'm currently in Bangladesh, leaving soon to go back home. My in-laws are going to keep the chicks I bought, and I'd like to get them set up with some sort of more 'natural' feed so the chickens are getting the right nutrition. So far their diet has been a mix of chick feed, cracked wheat and...
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    Treating mites with ingredients found at home

    I thought I had already added my location, but maybe I forgot to save the changes. Thanks for your reply. I did do a wipe and had red smears. I haven't been able to even find a proper feeder, waterer, and had trouble just finding chick feed. I don't think I'll be able to get a chicken friendly...
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    Treating mites with ingredients found at home

    Little bit of background: I just bought a hen and her six chicks from an extremely rural part of Bangladesh, where I am staying for now. I live in Dhaka, the capital city. Who knows what the birds have been exposed to, and getting even basic supplies for them has been difficult. After...
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    Hi, I'm Carnation!

    I was thinking to trade them for at least one cockerel from a family friend here who has the breed I want. He's got Ayam Cemani's that are nearly 4 months old. He's a hobbyist and doesn't mind trading chickens, even for such a gorgeous breed.
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    Hi, I'm Carnation!

    I've had chickens before - when I lived on the family farm growing up. That was more than a decade ago, so I've forgotten a lot of what I knew. Good thing I've found this forum! Just yesterday, I bought one hen and her six chicks. There is no certain breed as the place I bought them from doesn't...
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