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    Gravity tube feeders

    I had the same issue with the feeders that cost A LOT to make! My feed got wet and then molded. My feeders were in a covered run. I feared my chickens would get sick. I just use the tradional feeder's now so I can control what is happening to the feed. Also, the PVC feeders are very hard to...
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    I always provide grit even though my girls have about 3000 ft of grazing space. I fill the bowl about every other week!
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    I feel like it's a constant juggle of protein for chickens. One could always give your chickens too much protein and then there is a problem on that side as well! I feed them grubbly farms mostly but I also give them protein treats. Just a note on oyster shell, My girls will only eat the...
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    Rollaway nest box in winter

    That is a really good question! I live in No Texas where we can get some cold winters (not like you of course) but I always try to get out to the coop when it is in the 30's and below and get the eggs asap. I use the Olba Cozy nest boxes. I think they are fantastic and could keep your eggs...
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    Grubbly Farms vs. Scratch and Peck

    When I feed them both products at the same time I just use the crumbles. I use the Kalmbach Organic 17% layer crumbles. When it is really hot here in North Texas I tend to only give them the Grubbly Farms. The "experts" say to not give them corn when it is hot and that is the first ingredient...
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    Thank you so much!
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    I have looked everywhere on how much aloe to give a chicken and I cannot find any information. I have a syringe so if you could recommend an amount it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Tractor Supply Mandatory Chicken registry?

    I did not have to fill out anything when I got chicks back in March. I live in TX.
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    What chicken supplies would you consider essential for a beginner?

    With summer approaching I would get some electrolytes for the your chickens. I agree with the Corid for sure! When you get going having a first aid at your home will help when you have an emergency situation. Epson salts for baths is good to have along with a large plastic container to give...
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    2.5 yr old hens, extremely watery poop/diarrhea, but normal eating/energy/activity level

    The chicks can have the corid. I am actually dealing with the same issue with my 13 week old chicks. It is contagious so they recommend treating all birds. I am doing the 7 day run of Corid in 2 different waterer's.
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    2 eggs from 1 chicken

    Just now I went out to say goodnight to my chickens. One of older hens didn't look settled in and then flew down from the roost bar and went outside. I thought that was strange cause when they are in bed they are in bed! I started doing my nightly chicken chores and watched her kind of slump...
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    She has not been trimmed. She has not had feathers on her bottom for quite some time...that is why I started suspecting water belly. I will look into the Aloe Detox. Have never heard of doing that. I feed them organic feed. At the moment they are eating chick food cause my new chicks are...
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    She does love her Epson salt baths. I have done this with her since the very beginning because she seems to be the one with the poopy butt all the time. Def not prolapse. Belly and booty feel more firm than like a water balloon. We do not have a rooster! She does not seem stressed, she...
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    I will feel her belly and crop more tomorrow. She is laying and there is no labored breathing at this time. She def doesn't like the new chicks but finally seems to be getting used to them. She is the only hen that still chases them. She seems like her normal self. She has had an enlarged...
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    Water Belly Opinion needed

    I am posting 2 picks of my Chicken Lucy's backside. She has had a big round booty for quite a while. She is not quite 2 years old and acts normal IMO. I think she has water belly. I did a health check on her today and she does feel a bit swollen. Not as bad as I have seen other chickens...
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