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    Water belly

    Thanks but these all seem to reference Broilers. I am not raising broilers. My birds don't grow fast.
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    Heat Lamp Extension Cord length

    Awesome. 12 AWG is good for most things.
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    Water belly

    So elevation and cold temperatures cause water belly? I have a small breed in cold temps at 1400ft. I had no issues until I upped there feed from 20% to 22% for a period of 8 months. Since I have lowered the feed to 20% I am not seeing new cases. Now I keep 18% and 20% in stock at the same...
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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    Yes. But if calcium was bad for roosters would it be in layer feed?
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    Water belly

    You are combative. I don't feed trolls; I feed chickens. Have a nice morning.
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    Water belly

    My first hand experience doesn't qualify as a source but yours does. HA! lmao duck.ai
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    Water belly

    Source links for what exactly? and do you have some source links to back up your "regurgitation"?
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    Water belly

    20% would be the highest I would go with laying hens. Turkeys and guineas can handle over that without issues. I buy my feed by the ton and after 2 tons of 22% I had water belly all over the place. I went back down to 20% and saw that the hens got better and now I buy the ton in 18%. Just...
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    Eggs brittle and yolks falling apart

    All commercial layer feed has calcium in it.
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    Water belly

    curious...what is the percentage you are calling high?
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    Water belly

    For sure issues with the kidneys and liver are the root cause but breaking down excess protein can be overwhelming for these failing organs.
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    Water belly

    What is the protein percentage of your feed? Too much protein over a long period can cause water belly (also known as Ascites).
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    Heat Lamp Extension Cord length

    My whole operation is on extension cords. You just need to know your load and distance to get the right gauge. You can run a heavy 10 ga. or 12 ga. ext. cord as a feed and then branch out with 14 ga. or 16 ga. for each location depending on what you want to plug in. Running 10 ga. is for...
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    Stubborn Bumblefoot- hens foot is warm

    There are many schools of thought regarding bumblefoot. Some folks soak the crap out of it and dig in there and get the kernel without cutting, some soak and cut; some treat the infection internally with vit. C. etc. Bumblefoot can start with a splinter or thorn or cut. Hanging out with your...
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    Rooster ripped hen's skin right off (Graphic imagery)

    Depending on the wound, protection from freezing is recommended. Any Frostbite would re-injure the skin and cause a healing set-back. I would err on the side of caution, especially with those temperature swings.
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