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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    Hey everyone! Does anyone near Lansing sell heritage breed hatching eggs, or have the option of shipping them? I have a my first broody hen and I have a few questions, 1) If I don't give the hen eggs how long will she be broody? 2)How do I collect eggs without her attacking me? 3) Would she...
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    I am looking into fermented feed, and I was wondering wether this is a good idea or not, if so, what kind of grains or extras do you put in, and if anyone has a good "recipe" that they may be willing to share, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    Ok, thanks I was confused, I didn't realize that people don't bring animals unless prearranged, but yes it was interesting.
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    Feed recipies/ingredients

    Thanks I will try this, I need to make my feed last longer
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    Did I miss something? I showed up at 11:00 and there was about 5 people there that had animals, I was really confused, I thought it would be bigger.
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    Feed recipies/ingredients

    Does anyone have any good recipes for feed? I have turkeys and chickens and need some type of feed that is cheaper. Thanks so much.
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    Welcome to BYC! Everyone on here is really helpful. Enjoy!
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    Help me make a chicken checklist!

    You will also want to do a quick check to make sure there is no holes in the fencing, otherwise you will quickly lose your chickens to predators.
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    the a to z of chicks

    Everything that was said sounds good, for the bedding just try out different things and see what works best for you, personally I like to use Pine Shavings NOT cedar shavings (those are bad for chickens). The pine shavings are low matinence and help with the smell that accumulates if you forget...
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    Will anyone be bringing turkeys to CS?
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    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    I am not sure if I can make it to CS but if I can is anyone interested in a few hens who are past their laying age?
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    Sorry REALLY dumb question, but . . . is CS Saturday or Sunday? I was told Sunday but then someone said Saturday so . . . Never Mind I found it.
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    Hi everyone! If I were to bring 3 hens that are not laying would anyone be interested? If so, pm me. Thanks
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    Michigan Chickenstock 2014 Buy/Sell/Trade

    LoveMyChicklets, how much will you be selling your mixed turkeys for?
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    Thank Our Troops!!!

    Thank you ronmauldin for your service.
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