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    How much do you sell your eggs for?

    Here in Texas the Dept. of Ag mandates that a supplier to grocery stores must get them to the store before 30 days and then the store must sell them before another 30 days. How many 60 day old eggs do you want? Give your customers the info and then price your eggs as to what the market will...
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    My 8 Rhode Island Reds ( production reds ) give me on average 7 to 8 eggs a day. I have a light in the coop that comes on at 4am which gives them the effect of long days which I understand are important for egg production. I live in central Texas and don't have very much severe cold in the...
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    Heated water bowls and extension cords

    I used the idea of a inexpensive waterer heater made from a10" cookie tin. ( available from Hobby Lobby for 50% off ) net cost fro tin was $3.00 plus electric fixtures. You can make the cord as long as needed. You decide. The Chicken Chick posted the information on the BYC website. Check it...
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