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    Stuff to Put Inside Nesting Boxes? They Keep Pushing the Bedding Out :(

    I had the same thing and found these on amazon and works. They always find a way to kick some out I think because 2 or more chicks try to get in the same nest. Nest Box Pads for Chicken Nesting Boxes - 13 x 13 Pads Made in USA from Sustainably Sourced Aspen Excelsior (10 Pack)
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    I have a road island red which sets with head cocked back looking up; I have picked her up set her back down and watch her peck and forage like the

    I have a road island red which sets with head cocked back looking up; I have picked her up set her back down and watch her peck and forage like the rest of her sisters; then before you know it there she again head cocked back looking up????
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    loosing chicks to bulling?

    different breeds not always the smallest.they have a 30x30x30 run and do not free range when we started this 2&1/2 years ago we were advised not to free range because of the bird flu. most of it happens at night in the roost. I see how fast they fly around the run I thought maybe they were just...
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    loosing chicks to bulling?

    I lost 2 of my amerconnas a few weeks ago & 2 of my easter egg chicks this week. I can't blame it all on bulling a smaller chick I think it was but bot by one certain chick. I have a separation roost for chicks the are being picked on or just to try and save them.
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    loosing chicks to bulling?

    not sure how to post photos will get my granddaughter to help me with this later. Ages road island reds 19mos; Easter Eggers 14mos; Ameraconna''s 7mos; / Feed I just started Ferminting 2mos ago. the grains oats, wheat, chipped corn, & Flaxseed. I add a large cup full of starter grow & black oil...
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    loosing chicks to bulling?

    I have a small batch of chickens 25; started with road island reds, then added some Easter egg chicks, then the last batch of 10 Amerconnas. Lately I have been losing chicks to what looks like bulling ; feathers missing from tail then up the back. Some overnight in the roost are just dead. they...
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