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    another 'how much feed' question

    I was curious about this also and found this Quote in Wikipedia: "In the U.S. in 2011, the average feed conversion efficiency of a broiler was 1.91 pounds of feed per pound of liveweight. In 1925 the figure was 4.70". So, If you are growing them to 5lbs you would use 9.55lbs.
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    Small commercial quail operation

    Thanks for the link. I have been looking into doing something similar.
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    my first egg!

    I just got mine a few days ago. I am not sure who it came from but it was in some leaves near one of my woodpiles. My chickens are 22 weeks old.
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    Chicks in 3 days... Freaking out.

    They are so cute! I know you will do well with them. Now I want more chicks (mine are 8 weeks today).
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    Will neighbor's rooster steal my hens?

    I have been thinking about doing this. The cost has put me off but I can do it a bit at a time. That is how I do everything. I wonder why this did not occur to me? Getting old. Thanks for helping me see past my own nose.
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    Capon and Hens

    A capon would definitely not fertilize the eggs. Some, maybe many, lose the ability to crow. They also become docile so any advantage protecting the flock from predators goes away also. Finally, the process of caponizing is surgery. Some roos do not make it. Survival depends on the skill of the...
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    Comment by 'JohnBerry' in article 'How To Process A Chicken At Home'

    Thanks. This was excellent. I only have layers but this is a good resource for the future.
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    Chicks in 3 days... Freaking out.

    Ron C., made some great points. I am learning and this forum has been so helpful. While we cannot foil the twists and turns of nature we can be prepared and have resources to fall back on. This forum is where I learn and where I come when in trouble. I am sure you will do well. You are asking...
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    Chicks in 3 days... Freaking out.

    About temperature. When my chicks were a week old I saw a neighbors chicken wandering around with her chicks. They were 3 days old and it was 75 degrees out. After reading all of the books I asked myself: "what is wrong with this picture"? My chicks were in a 90 degree room! So I realized that...
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    Chicks in 3 days... Freaking out.

    I got my first chicks 8 weeks ago. I set up a bunch of boxes to make a pretty large circle. I had 12 chicks and I made the circle about 6 feet from side to side. I used a 250 watt red light. I used red because the color makes it easier for them to sleep at night. Do not rely on the clam on the...
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    Snacks for chicks

    Mine didn't like strawberries or yogurt but they loved almost every other kind of fruit and veggie. They recently devoured some watermelon. And they go nuts when I go for the mealworm container.
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    First Night out in Coop and now out with Big Chickens!

    My wife will be happy to get her sewing room back next week. At that point they will be 8 weeks old.
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    Look what peeped at me this morning!!!

    OK, now I am thinking about getting a rooster. These people and their dang cute pictures keep messing up my plans.
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    Out of the brooder and into the coop

    My 2 Barred Rocks love sitting on the feeder and water. They have a great personality. They all go out to the coop next week. They will be 8 weeks and I will be finished building the coop.
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    What Light Bulb Do You Need For The Brooder?

    I used a 250 degree. I was doing it by the book for the first week and then I saw my neighbor's hen with her brood following on a 75 degree day. They were 5 days old and doing fine. But I realized that if they started to get cold Mom would call them and they would go back to the nest and she...
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