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    Something I've learned

    I’m fairly new to this as well. I used to use the pine shavings in my coop but ended up switching to sand. I found that it’s easier to clean, it’s free (we have plenty of it!), it’s absorbent and helps keep the coop smell free. In the run, I don’t have any bedding and keep it all plain dirt. I...
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    Confused on different feed selections

    This is something I definitely need to read up. Was it always like with the amount of feed options available? That’s what strikes me as odd because there is nothing notable that stood out to me. Then again, this is my first time owning chicken so I have a lot to learn. Thanks again for all the...
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    Confused on different feed selections

    Thanks for the info. I’m not sure why they slowed down. Nothing has changed that I know of. They don’t free range, but I built them a mansion, so space isn’t an issue. They don’t seem stressed and I don’t see them attacking each other. I only had one molt during the last cold season, but atm...
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    Confused on different feed selections

    I have a small flock of 7 hens that are a little over a year old (mix of New Hampshire reds and Plymouth rocks) and I have been feeding them a 16% layer feed from Dumor this whole time. Egg production has slowed down a lot in recent months (2-4 eggs/day vs the 5-7 I used to get) and after...
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    Bucket style feeder - wasted feed?

    Those openings are designed so that you can fill the bucket up without it spilling out of the holes. It has a type of hood design on the inside. Its more for convenience so you don't have to keep refilling the bucket daily. How does yours work with just having the opening on the sides? I imagine...
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    Bucket style feeder - wasted feed?

    I tried pellets and they seem to avoid it altogether. Maybe I didn't give it enough time before switching back to crumbles. I'll get a small bag and give it another shot. Thanks
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    Bucket style feeder - wasted feed?

    I used to use a trough style feeder that I made which works fine but when we get heavy winds with rain, it can be a little challenging to keep it dry due to the design of my coop/run. I'm trying out the bucket feeder but I noticed that a lot of feed gets dumped out as they eat. They don't seem...
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    Are probiotic / supplements necessary for my case?

    Should I isolate her, or should I isolate the bully? In either case, would I put them back with the rest of the flock at night to roost or should I still keep them separated at night as well?
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    Are probiotic / supplements necessary for my case?

    This is probably a dumb question but I have a flock of 7 hens (mix of Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth rocks) that are all about 8 months old now. I let them free range when I'm home from work up until it's time for them to sleep, and I keep them out all day during my days off. The current feed is...
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