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    Pemethrin yard spray?

    I use Bifen IT. This is a broad-spectrum insecticide, Bifenthrin. I am on a farm in South Florida, a hot spot for a wide range of insects. Most are benign, but some are very challenging. In some areas, I load up my 65-gallon sprayer with a 30' boom and go at it, but around the livestock (cattle...
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    Best breed for eating

    I researched turkeys in anticipation of Thanksgiving and wanting something different. The truth is that I really don’t enjoy turkey and always plan on cooking something in addition to the turkey for Thanksgiving. This year, I purchased a Narragansett heritage turkey from D’Artignan and it really...
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    Comment by 'jeffnolan' in article 'Ariannas Chicken Coop'

    where is the gym and movie theater?
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    Trying something new for integrating new pullets

    The last time I integrated pullets into my flock was a tough one. I have 2 barred rocks that are top of the pecking order, I’ll call them the career criminals. One of my new easter eggers ended upon the bottom of the list and even after successfully integrating all of them, they bullied her to...
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    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Science? Plant seeds, some of which were hghlighted in the post I reacted to, and tree nuts (brazil nuts in particular) are pretty high in it. Soybeans are also good sources. Beyond that, vegetables and fruits are poor sources of methionine. Spinach and beet greens are an exception but still...
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    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    I applaud your choice and love the meta-narrative of a vegan raising chickens, but chickens are omnivores. As a vegan, I’m sure you are aware of the importance of the amino acid Methionine. Without it, the birds (like humans) will suffer and they will turn on each other. This amino acid is not...
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    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Yes, chickens will eat anything but they require a source of protein. I don’t have a problem with feed availability in my area, but I do feed my chickens a steady source of vegetables, dairy products (cheese), carbs, starches, and left over meat. They will eat everything from old deli meat to...
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    Comment by 'jeffnolan' in media 'Image'

    no plans. I just started building it. A few coops featured in the gallery here served as inspiration, particularly for the roof. I wanted a structure I could walk into, which makes cleaning and maintenance easy. The coop has a large hinged door to provide good access, and 2 windows for natural...
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    Our first shell less egg

    i have one hen that lays thin shelled eggs. The thing you need to watch for is that she can break an egg accidentally when moving out of the nesting box and then consume it, developing a taste for eggs. Hens need calcium, for sure, but they also need vitamin D in order to process the calcium...
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    Influenced by many of the coops on this site, I built this over a 3 day stretch. The requirements were 1) 32 sq feet of run space, 2) walk-in design, 3) cover from elements but airy, and 4) aesthetically pleasing given the prominent position in my garden. Home to 5 hens.
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    Barred Rock stopped laying, has restarted

    Thanks
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    Barred Rock stopped laying, has restarted

    One of my barred rock hens is a year old and had been successfully laying eggs at a good rate. I should add that the eggs were thin-shelled despite having oyster shell readily available. She stopped laying eggs and I was concerned about her. I monitored her and thought that she might be...
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