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    Chicken Feather Pluckers

    Hi, I noticed no one had replied to your post. I have built a feather plucker. Infact I have built serveral dozen and have used and sold the tub type plucker with great results. I built and used the whizbang tub style plucker. If you google the unit you will find many videos on the...
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    Hens Crop Not Empting at Night Please help

    Hi again, Grit in the crop is OK but it should not be bloated with grit. I would try a tablespoon full of feed and make sure she has all the water she can handle. Some shreded dandelion greens would not hurt. The droppings should firm up if all is going well. Sincerely, Daniel.
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    Hens Crop Not Empting at Night Please help

    Hi, After reading your post it seems she is blocked. Hay or even mulch hay is not the best bedding. Pine shavings are the best and DO NOT use cedar. The grit or oyster shells are ok in limited amounts. Should only need about a tablespoon full per 5 lbs. of feed. Water is the key. The...
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