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    Grapeland Tx.

    Hi BYC. I have moved quite a bit professionally but have semi-retired here in East Texas. Raising RRs for eggs and pullets for sale along with plans for forest raised pork on 25 acres.
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    Hens not all starting to lay at the same time

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    Hens not all starting to lay at the same time

    They have been confined to the coop and small run until just a week ago. As you suggest I will close the gate for a few days. Early egg laying is not a big deal for me, I just was wondering if a 6 week difference was normal. I didn't expect them to lay all at once but I have yet to get a normal...
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    Hens not all starting to lay at the same time

    Hello BYC. Been a while since I had chickens and quite a while since I have posted here. I have 15 Ideal RR hens hatched March 24th. I got my first little egg July 31st at 18 weeks and a few days. The next week I got 6 eggs then none for 4 days. Since then they have laid anywhere from 2 to 5...
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    (Video) Mealworms are a great snack for new chicks

    Yes,I just cover them with a towel for darkness. That is oatmeal, cheap, wally world oatmeal. AllI have ever tried but I think I will try the chick starter, Thanks for the idea,
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    (Video) Mealworms are a great snack for new chicks

    I went to U-tube to learn what I needed and got my start from my local Petco.
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    (Video) Mealworms are a great snack for new chicks

    They are in a brooder
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    (Video) Mealworms are a great snack for new chicks

    LOL. What do you suppose they eat when a broody hen shows her chicks around the barnyard? They are chickens and I agree they need a balanced diet but these mealworms fill the protien side nicely.
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    (Video) Mealworms are a great snack for new chicks

    Mealworms are a nutritious meal for the brand new chicks, after a few days old they know the drill.
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    Did anyone else set eggs today on Valentine's Day?

    I set about 30 barred rock, did not count exactly. Was supposed to set on Monday but had to work late. I will get a count when I turn again.
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    where can you buy whole wheat online?

    http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    First egg of 2012 after 3 weeks of artificial lighting coming on at 4:00am. Its about time!
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    Hen lays eggs in winter without artificial light

    For me hens that were laying tend to carry over into winter. Chickens that haven't started yet need a little help. I just put my BR under 12 hours of light to get them going.
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    Inept Roo?

    He should get it with practice but would not rely on one rooster unless he is proven. Start looking for a replacement
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    will they be ok with NO heater in the low 30s????

    No heat needed. They will be OK.
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