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    Help! (Does this get some attention?) LOL

    OMG! I'm in!
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    Help! (Does this get some attention?) LOL

    Thank you! I am going to try the flakes and "try" the pill popping, that does not sound like fun. I've done it with my dogs and cats before...not pretty :lau
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    Help! (Does this get some attention?) LOL

    I got another egg from her today. Just wish I knew how to fix this. I'm not sure she is eating the oyster shells. Has anyone ever used oyster flakes or four?
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    2 Soft Shell Eggs in a Row?!

    Great idea! Since I'm having the same issue, I will get flakes!
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    Help! (Does this get some attention?) LOL

    As always, you all never disappoint. Thank you so much. I just may have a backyard freeloader and for me I could care less, I love them all the same :D This helped!
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    Help! (Does this get some attention?) LOL

    I have an almost 6 month old Opal Legbar. She laid her first egg about 2.5 weeks ago in the dirt and there was no hard shell. My flock thought it was a treat and chased each other around eating it. About a week later, she laid in a nesting box this time 2 at once! One had very little if any...
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    Trying to understand

    Thank you! I was beginning to wonder. So many conflicting answers. I appreciate it!
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    Trying to understand

    So, reading through the many posts, I'm trying to understand why you should or should not eat the first eggs from your new hens. Many say yes, many say no. Is it a health issue for us humans? Why some choose to while others choose not to. It's confusing. I just need the why you would not. My...
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    "Treats" definition, and amounts

    This is by far the best answer. New chicken momma here and I am always looking to educate myself as I want my ladies healthy. Thank you!
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    Can chickens eat beef and other meats? I made homemade meatballs.

    I was just looking up meat to give my chickens and saw this post...to think I was worried about giving them a little roast beef. Mouse and Rats? Shredded? Nothing left? ooookayyyy this new chicken momma has a lot to learn and to also stomach in the visual that was just created! Haha!! Thank you!
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    Newbie from NC

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I'm new to owning my own but my family had them for years (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Will be getting 4 to start (3) What breeds do you have? I'm still searching for the right ones for our climate and the right...
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    Stationary vs portable coop

    You can buy fully enclosed chicken coops with longer runs. Predator proof. They have large or small. Whatever you are looking for just Google it...you will find lots that will suit what your needs are!
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