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    Feed Mills in NC

    All Natural as in no filler product that is not grown through nature. It is from G&M Mills.
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    Feed Mills in NC

    I am now selling feed as we began to purchase in bulk to help our cost. Will pass along savings. Feed is all natural. I am located near Mt Holly, NC 10mins to Charlotte and 15mins to Denver. I will post the items and prices shortly
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Thanks cluckcluckluke I wish spell check would work on this post via smart phone! Like I have on my BB maybe I should add to all my post "please excuse he brevity of this message as it was remotely sent without spell check or my admin"
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    Araucana thread anyone?

    Hello, Glad I found this topic thread! I have 34 8 week old Americans and I have about 50 coming from my neighbor's farm tomorrow! I love the Olof scheme of Americanas and I am ready to supplement my RIR Brown Eggs with some color. Question I have: My Amerecanas have fully feathered, but...
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    What age can you put chicks in with the older birds?

    I truly agree waiting till they are 8weeks old before they should be left outside in a secured pen at night. While everyone's climate is different, the nights need to be 70degrees and the chicks need to be off the a heat lamp and adjusted to normal current daily and nightly temps. In regards to...
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    Fodder Seed Nutrional Values

    The bleach water is used to wash the seeds just as you would wash each tray after use to ensure there is no cross contamination. I use a 1:10 ratio. I flood the tray, drain the tray, the rinse 3 times.
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    Fodder Seed Nutrional Values

    JanetS did you wash the seeds w/ a bleach reduction first? I have heard this works to reduce mold transfer from mill to bin when your areas prone to higher humidity. I am going to start after I plant my 1 acre summer garden so my racks are available
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    watering system

    Just remember if using a 5gallon bucket with nipples I know many use 5 nipples and I spoke f it earlier, but I have been monitoring my flocks via CCTV and found after the last 7 days the two 5 gallon bucks I have with 3 nipples in a triangle pattern were better and less water was wasted. I am...
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    First attempt at beginning to breed Chickens!

    Thank you guys!!! Two are on the way
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    First attempt at beginning to breed Chickens!

    Link would be great!
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    First attempt at beginning to breed Chickens!

    Great! I have used EBay many of times. I will try it! I am going to try to start a set of eggs each week so I will need 4 incubators! $100-$120 each is like 1/2 price so that is a large savings. Almost everything on my micro farm is reused, repurposed, or recycled! So spending for an incubator...
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    Age to start treats?

    They should be on chick starter crumb for 10 weeks ideally. You could introduce some fresh cut up grass when they are 3-4 weeks old but only a tiny bit each day in case they get diarrhoea. Head Lettuce is not good really it contains 99% water and has no nutrients really. Kale would be a better...
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    Fodder Seed Nutrional Values

    JanetS I hope all goes well! Let me know how it works as I am thinking of doing a mix of barely and wheat. Some system state you can get 30% or so of protein, but they add nutrients and chemicals to the "flood and drain water" I am opposed to added chemicals other than from chick starter! I...
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    watering system

    The dish method I have found is harder to maintain. The hens I have try to bathe or stand in it causing the dish to become very dirty and a higher possible area for harmful growth. Also if they flip it over, they will increase moisture in the coop litter and raise the potential for ammonia...
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    Fodder Seed Nutrional Values

    Looks like I might have found my answer! So this is for Wheat at 1cup of sprouts NUTRITION INFORMATION Amounts per 1 cup (108g) Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving%DV Calories214(896 kJ)11%   From Carbohydrate173(724 kJ)    From Fat11.5(48.1 kJ)    From Protein29.0(121 kJ) ...
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