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    Essential Oils

    Make sure to use glass instead of plastic if you are going to use EO. Oregano is a hot oil and will melt the plastic... Personal experience :rolleyes:
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    My hens scatter most of their food on the ground and then don't eat it!

    I made feeders like in the previous post. Its amazing. I went from 50lbs a week for my flock of 14+2 ducks, to maybe 15-20lbs a week... I never realized how much they were wasting! It is as simple as putting a 3" PVC 90 degree elbow in the side of a 5 gallon bucket. I got the twist open lids...
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    Summertime Blues

    wet cat food is going to be way too much protein for them, and not enough of the other nutrients they need. Try switching up their feed and supplementing with fresh greens and various fruits and veggies. Mine went nuts for the greens I snatched for them from the garden and melon I have been...
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    Best bird waterer???

    This is what I use and I swear by it! I ordered the Horizontal Poultry Nipples from Amazon, drilled holes in the bucket and filled it up. Super easy! I got a screw on top for the bucket from Lowes to make refilling it a breeze!
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I emailed Ideal, but I apparently have to wait for someone else to get home to fix the feet, I can't keep the toes spread and put the tape on at the same time
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    My babies came in!!!! But one little runt has some messed up feet. Any suggestions? The picture order is a little messed up because I'm on my phone, sorry!
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Some are on/off where others are variable, like a dimmer... I'll go without, because to be completely honest, I don't remember which thermostat does which option. I didnt have anything to do with the raising of our first set of chicks, my bf's daughter actually carried them back and forth...
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    I tried For bedding

    Yep!
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Has anyone tried using a thermostat for better control of the actual heat in the heating pad? I've got some babies coming next week (and I've been stalking this thread for weeks ) and decided to try the MHP brooding method. I'm debating about adding a temp controller, more for peace of mind than...
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    I tried For bedding

    You will need to watch that very carefully for mold and bacteria growth. It may absorb the moisture, but it won't necessarily dry out like you will need it to. Sand may be a better option for you as it doesn't hold moisture like the sod might.
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    I have a bald baby.

    If he goes outside all nakey, he will need a sunscreen... I found this recipe for an all natural sunscreen that should be safe for him if you omit the zinc oxide. Excessive zinc could cause some toxicity issues in him, so I would personally just avoid adding it. The carrot seed oil contains...
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    Where to get chicks?

    Ideal has silkies right now... But they also have a $25 order minimum.
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    Where is best place to buy baby chicks this time of year

    I am one of those that didn't realize that they pack males in for warmth. I actually just contacted Ideal, and they no longer offer the insurance in order for them to not ship the males. Now the charge $1 for straw to be added instead of the cockerels. The extra dollar is worth it to me so I'm...
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    Age Progression of Silkie Chicks?

    I'm thinking about doing this with my chicks when they come in next month. I've got a hand full of sebrights, a GSL and a BR coming.... Would be interesting as I've not been able to find much info out there on the subject.
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    Where is best place to buy baby chicks this time of year

    I have an order from Ideal coming in next month. They were the only ones that had any sebrights :)
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