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    Organic Feed-What is the difference?

    I didn't see it mentioned, but another reason to feed organic is because of GMO's especially in corn and soy. You could do a search to find out more about it. lisa
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    Any good suppliers for DELIVERED Organic Chicken feed?

    Yeah, it may be hard to do any better. I got a great mix from Country Side Naturals which was about $22 per 50 lb bag, but my shipping was just as much! The guy I talked to at the store told me that shipping costs would just increase the more I ordered. Maybe you can find a larger scale...
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    Making my own feed mix

    Hi All, I posted in another thread that I have just begun feeding my 13 week old laying hens a homemade feed mix of wheat grass seed, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, peas, barley and oats (previously they had been on a starter and then broiler mix from Country Side Naturals). I am also sprouting...
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    scattering feed?

    Yeah, I feel like I am wasting feed so right now I think I will stick to using the feeder. Also, I am going to post another topic about using this as a feed because it's not meant to be a "treat" but their primary feed so I'd like to bring that up for discussion, too. Thanks so much for your...
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    are my chickens getting enough protein

    oops, just understood WoodlandWoman's post who addressed the vegetarian/meat protein question. thanks!
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    are my chickens getting enough protein

    ah, don't want to do the math! But I will! Just seems like it shouldn't be so complicated. anyone know if it matters whether protein comes from vegetarian source or meat source? thanks everyone for your responses! Lisa
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    are my chickens getting enough protein

    I do have another question regarding protein for laying hens. I just started making my own mix. It includes wheat grass seeds, barley, oats, peas, flax seed, and sunflower seeds. I had planned on giving red wiggler worms as the protein source but it will be a while before I have enough worms to...
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    scattering feed?

    Hi All, I just started sprouting my own seed/grain/pea mix and would like to try scattering it instead of using the feeder. The mix is wet and clumps up in the feeder. But I have no idea how much to scatter! I have laying hens who are 13 weeks old. Maybe I am just making this too difficult and...
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    oyster shells as grit?

    thanks so much! thought they would find this naturally, but wasn't sure. lisa
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    oyster shells as grit?

    Hi All, Are oyster shells considered grit? I know they are used for calcium but wondering if they have a dual purpose? Also, my chickens are free ranged all day and am wondering if i still need a source for grit? I am feeding them whole sprouted grains and seeds, though, so want to make sure...
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    feeding chickens red worms?

    Hi All, I am experimenting w/ feeding my chickens red worms which I read about here: www.themodernhomestead.us/article/current-feeding-practice.html. Just wondering if anyone else does this? I could use some tips! I did e-mail the author of the article, but haven't heard back. I am sure he is...
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    where to put scraps?

    Thanks all for your responses!
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    deep litter method in coop?

    Hey, Thanks all for this great information! Now, I feel much more prepared to use this method and have lots of resources. Do you all think it won't work if there isn't enough dirt scratched in w/ the pine and DE? I could always cut the chicken wire and just keep a border of it along the sides...
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    deep litter method in coop?

    Hi All, Found out about this concept at the modern homestead web site. Anyhow, he uses some sort of bedding--pine, leaves, etc. and says the chickens will scratch in the poop and then combined w/ soil and bedding will compost together nicely so that he doesn't have to clean the coop very often...
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    where to put scraps?

    Hi All, I have been putting scraps on the chicken coop floor for my chickens--the run part, not the roost part (if i have my terminology right). Anyway, I have noticed lots of flies because of it. Is there a better way to give scraps. Keep them in a bucket somewhere outside of the coop? I guess...
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