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    Not sure where to ask, but I have a rooster spur question.

    I've never seen a double set of spurs! He could really tear a hawk up!
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    Birds won't eat pellets that get knocked out on the ground

    Hey ya'll, we'll, they still aren't eating the billed out feed, they also went on strike! No more eggs! Picky RIR's, started back on the juiced vegged up crumbles, they went back to laying everyday. I like eggs, they like the feed, so be it, lol!
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    Birds won't eat pellets that get knocked out on the ground

    Okay, will start today, post later about progress. Thanks, Happy New Year!
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    Im New To BYC Group

    I was kinda thinking he could become a supplier for eggs in his neighborhood. It's a niche market, but might help with his feed bill. Reads like he could use a couple neighbors to help build some covered runs, maybe coops.
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    Im New To BYC Group

    Welcome to BYC!
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    Birds won't eat pellets that get knocked out on the ground

    Reverse the pattern for night before rooster, no wasted pellets, nor millet, corn. Happy poultry!
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    Birds won't eat pellets that get knocked out on the ground

    Hey ya'll, far west Texas, 4 young RIR hens, 1st winter, little to none on insulation. They don't like lights at night, nor heat lamp on in coop. Pellets, corn, red millet seed mostly get billed onto ground. They won't touch it, except to scratch it out of the way. So, better half and I tried...
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    Comment by 'GreatGrandPa' in article 'Frostbite: What to Know About Injury, Care and Recovery'

    Great GrandPa chicken tender! Very informative article. We reside in far west Texas, warm days, chilly nights. We read, use what applies, discard what doesn't. So, far Happy laying Hens, No Roos though, minor ailments. Articles here really helped! Merry Christmas to all!
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    Strange behavior with Non-GMO Feed

    We only have 4 RIR hens, 3 older, 1 younger. Very picky about laying feed, won't touch pellets either feed. So, better half came up with a recipe using tomatoes, carrots, celery, processed in food processor to small pieces, herbs; sage, red chili flakes, parsley, oregano, sometimes a little...
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    Veggies

    We blend veggies, spices and layer pellets that the hens won't eat, they prefer crumbles, lol. Better half runs the veggies through a processor and stirs into the pellets, juices and all, the hens love it and run to the pen when they see the container. Free range a little in our back yard, lol...
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    Hen gasping for air, no vet available

    Well, some are going to frown on this, but, find some low dose 81mg Bayer aspirin, give direct down the beak. Add 1 to the water, ground up. If you’re using bedding that creates a lot of dust STOP! Also, Apple Cider vinegar with the mother into the water helps tremendously. I lost a hen to...
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    Comment by 'GreatGrandPa' in article 'Heated nesting boxes help stop frozen eggs!'

    They sell them online, also TSC.
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    What kind of sand is okay for coop?

    Maybe ask for the coarsely washed sand...js
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    Chicken coop lights

    Very informative! I'm learning more and more here from ya'll good folks.
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    Texas Free Rehomings

    I have a young RIR Cockrell rooster just learned to crow. Looking for a rehome. Reside in El Paso, Texas. 79936
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