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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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    The runt with a messed up foot

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