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    How much feed would you buy and store in advance if you could?

    I thought that I had read that after 90 days nutrition goes down so that's as long as I keep. I was also told by the mill that I purchase my feed from that is about as long as you want to keep it. If that isn't true I could see myself stocking up on more.
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    Just ordered my first chicken hatching eggs!

    We meet again lol. I purchased my first discount Cornish chick at TSC last year and haven't looked back. I prefer the chicken meat and the quantity you get for work put in compared to the quails. I might have missed it but did you say what breed eggs you ordered, I've not seen many meat bird...
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    Chicken feet how do you cook those exactly? 😂

    I'm definitely a newcomer to using stock, but I think most recipes that call for water you can use stock for more flavor.
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    Chicken feet how do you cook those exactly? 😂

    I am new to pressure canning also. I started last year and feel way more comfortable this year. Like everyone has been saying it really is just following steps that are usually laid out pretty well for you. I hope you decide to give it a try. Walmart sells a Presto canner for under $100 that I...
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    Cornish cross leg and heat issues

    I have not weighed my birds this week, but last Friday they weighed in at 4lbs. I have not lost any with the heat, but think I will process this weekend to avoid any losses as they get bigger with this heat. I have notived that the larger birds have been panting more. I am just hoping they...
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    I would post them on Craigslist or on the sale board outside your local feed/ southern states store. This time of year if they are old enough to be currently laying in would think you could sell them quick with everyone buying chicks. I'm assuming they still lay, I don't know chickens like quail.
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    Sad day 😔

    Sounds like you did the right thing, sorry for your loss.
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    Why does quail make an unusual sound when laying eggs?

    I miss hearing mine sing their egg songs. During warmer months I keep them closer to the house can can hear them singing in the afternoon.
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    Hen is attacking Rooster

    I've had a hen do something similar, accept she went after all the other birds not just the rooster. I sepersted her out for a week and things were ok when I put her back in. Good luck, let us know how it goes.
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    quail feeders

    Wow once every two weeks, can you post a picture or describe the setup. Do you have to check them or pretty much set and forget.
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    quail feeders

    How many birds is each feeder going to be for. A week period seems like a while to not have to feed or water.
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    Chicken Owners in Frederick Maryland?

    This is just my opinion, so you know what it is worth 🤣. I would talk to your neighbors about it, see what their feelings are. No need to mention anything about rules unless they ask. If they seem ok with the idea and possibility of getting eggs (assuming you have enough to share) then I would...
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    Chicken Owners in Frederick Maryland?

    Welcome to the boards from MD. What is your property like ie 1acre near neighbors and have you discussed it with your neighbors.
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    Hatch day - pip or pop?

    Not sure but think if there is yolk in the shell then they didn't quite finish developing or called early quitters. When I've had a good hatch rate I've noticed almost no yolk or yellow. When my hatch rates aren't good I notice yellow in the shell.
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    MARYLAND THREAD!

    Seeing a lot of Carroll here 👊
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