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    What should I feed quail? I want nongmo feed so no corn or soy.

    Genetically Modified Organism can mean several things.For instance, if I grow two varieties of open pollinated, heirloom corn, yes, they will cross pollinate and technically be GM, BUT the scary stuff like Monsteranto and others do is TRUE genetic modification since they are actually splicing...
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    Organic feed sources?

    Where do you buy your organic feed? I can't find any dealers in Florida, closest one is Countryside in VA. Shipping for a 50# bag is $16. I read the other thread about why organic..man did I find some kindred spirits! I only buy organic eggs, butter and milk. At $4 a dozen, I did the math and...
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    Post your chickens diet

    I've only had my girls 4 days now, they're 4 months old. They have free access to a hanging galvanized poultry feeder with Purina Start and Grow. I let them out of the coop in the morning and give them a few hours to eat their feed. Then give them a half of a smashed banana, about 1/4 c. raw...
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    Feed type/timing

    Do different breeds start laying at different ages? I just got 4 Black Stars and 1 Black Australorp yesterday. The farm said they were all 4 months old. He told me to keep them on Purina Start and Grow until February and then switch to Layena or other layer food. I have read other places...
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    Wrinkled eggs

    I am new to this board and just got my pullets yesterday. I did a good bit of reading before deciding to raise chickens and the wrinkled egg shells triggered something I read. In Jeremy Hobson and Celia Lewis' book "Keeping Chickens" on page 119..."Coronavirus...The first signs of infection...
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    FLORIDA ANYONE?? Please sign on map!

    I'm new to this forum, getting my pullets tomorrow. I live on the East coast in Martin County, FL Megan
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    Black Australop and/or Black Star?

    I am new here and have learned so much. Thanks to all who share their advice and opinions. I have a few questions. Tomorrow I am picking up 5 4 mo.old pullets. I have Black Australops or Black Stars to choose from. These are my first chickens in over 30 years and I will be raising them just for...
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