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    Dunlap Hatchery

    This is our third season ordering chicks, ducks and turkeys from Dunlap Hatchery. We've received nothing but outstanding service and healthy birds. The first two years they sent us a few extra birds with each order, however, this spring we received exactly the number ordered. Must have been...
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    Hello from Wyoming

    Primarily, Red Rangers (50/50 cross between Cornish x and RIR) for the freezer, then a few Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, Black Polish and Silver Laced Polish to color up the flock. Also, we have a few Welch Harlequin, Blue Swedish and Mallard ducks. The Red Rangers go in the freezer and the rest...
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    Over feeding Red Ranger meat birds

    Thanks for the information. I did not get recommendations from the producer. We live in a fairly remote area, so options for feed are pretty limited. I've had them on meat bird mix for the past six weeks. All the birds appear to be healthy. No breakdown in their legs or vitality that I can...
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    Hello from Wyoming

    I grew up with layers and meat birds on the ranch. We drifted away from raising chickens until three years ago when my five year old grandson asked if he could have a small flock. The deal is that we will not winter chickens, so we buy chicks in the spring, feed them through the summer and...
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    Over feeding Red Ranger meat birds

    I purchase 45 Red Ranger meat birds on April 4th. The feeders are kept full of a commercial meat bird mix (21% protein), and they free range all day. I also provide them with one flock block per month and occasional watermelon and tomatoes. Currently, they are going through roughly 20 lbs of...
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