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    PVC pipe feeder

    Its a great idea. However, I have a nightime mouse problem. I think I could make this work if I took a piece of pvc the same size and cut it so that it fit like a sleeve on top to cover up at night.
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    talking turkey

    Thanks. Everyone was peaceful when i arrived home yoday. Interesting that yhe dominant tom and the girl have been in the chicken house (scattering chicken food) and cant figure out how to get out. This wasn't a problem before but it means that the chickens which free range are left alone til i...
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    talking turkey

    My 3 turkeys are about 3-4 months old. There may be one or two males. I was hoping for 1 male, 2 female. Yesterday I noticed the dominant tom chasing one of my little runty chickens, and the other 2 joined in chasing and freaked her out. Also another chicken has a foot injury. She is the...
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    boobies on my hen

    It's possible that the chicken bra which supports the crop will keep it in the right position so that food digests properly. However, I'm not planning on investing in 1, let alone 5. I'll just butcher and make stock, rather than let them starve.
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    boobies on my hen

    So I tried the remedy that was mentioned. 2 tablespoons olive oil, massage 5 minutes, then hold upside down. NOTHING happened. I'm out of ideas, except to butcher the chickens. One is slowly starving to death and there are 3 or 4 more that its just starting to affect. So its most likely...
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    boobies on my hen

    Thanks. I'm going to try this.
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    boobies on my hen

    What causes this? Obviously if they sell this, it doesn't affect the eggs or health of the chicken. I'm looking to move these chickens out to a new farm. What about eatability? If I butcher her or more likely the new owner, meats good? I wonder the cause.
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    boobies on my hen

    Sounds strange but she really looks like she needs to strap that chest in I have no idea what is causing this. I received several 1 yr old hens, all laying well, they were somewhat wild and kept in unsanitary conditions. This "condition" seems to be getting worse. I've noticed a couple more hens...
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    PVC pipe feeder

    Go to 180 degree farms on fb and scroll down. You may have to like the page. I may retrofit mine to this and see if I can salvage my previous attempt.
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    PVC pipe feeder

    180 farms, I think have one similar that looks like it works. They are on Facebook.
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    Feeding meat birds and layers.

    I think I will ask the hatchery their recommendations. Thanks for your input.
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    What age to start BOSS?

    How often can I feed boss yo my chickens. They usually get 1-2 cups most evenings. I have 26 hens.
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    coop bedding- what do you prefer??

    I've tried sand and if it gets wet, its a horrible mess. And the sand get cold. With chicks, I use shavings and with adult layers, straw.
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    Feeding meat birds and layers.

    All my chickens free range and when I get meat chicks, they won't free range until they have all their feathers. So I tend to leave food out all the time in a specific place. I know some folks just feed once a day. Is this better for the meat chicks and layers. My layers eat when they are...
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    Sick meat chicks

    you have to raise the food so they stand up to eat.
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