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    Food?

    If you birds have not been getting grit, they will need grit to process the corn in their crop. I would try and get the cheapest crumble available and in a 25# bag of possible for the final week instead of grains.
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    Most Cost Effective Run Material?

    Hey Cris, Not quite what your asking for but... I'm a big fan of electric netting and charger. I use it in my field as it can be configured to available forage. Granted, putting a top netting is impossible, but I think it is great to get maximum use of available space. I've lost a few...
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    Heat Reflective Paint for Coop

    Have you considered putting the coop on stilts with a 2'-3' air space underneath? Airflow will help cool things down somewhat. Vents high and a few low to remove hot or humid air.
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    More Info On Golden Cascade Ducks Needed!

    Hi AK Mommaf8, I got my GC 's on April 9th and couldn't see a difference either. I can tell now which are which by size. For being a medium size breed they have grown as big as my Saxony and Khaki Campbells. Mike
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    Best duck feed?

    Hi Quackodile, Check out farmandpetplace.co.uk they carry several types of duck/goose food. Mike
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    ISO Malines

    They mature faster then BR so those not up to snuff can be harvested sooner vs taking 20-22 weeks and eating more feed. If I remember they are also crosses from several other breeds.
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    Does it really need to be that big for all situations?

    As mentioned a lot depends on where you are located Too many birds in a small space is looking for trouble. Look at the issue we have going on in the world today. Close proximity more issues. Disease, bugs, ammonia build-up,fighting. My wife and I in 1200sq ft house and most days not big...
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    Moyers Conventional Broiler & Hatchery Choice Broilers Ordered!

    Interesting. Is she consistent in laying as in how many in a week? Thanks
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    ISO chicks near Cleveland, OH for a friend there

    Just saw this today. Northeast Ohio Backyard Chickens on FB. Lots of local breeders.
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    Extended shipping time--I'm concerned

    Mine came from Holderreads in Oregon to Ohio. Shipped Monday with Friday delivery and was worried. Got a call on Thursday and all was good. Same as you, I can trust my PO.
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    ISO Malines

    Glad to hear that.
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    ISO Malines

    Where did you finally order from? Thanks
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    ISO Maline's

    Greenland farms sells hatching eggs. A friend of mine was looking for for some and is ordering them after he finished up his spring hatching schedule.
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    I made a monster!

    Looks like all that hard work has paid off ! How close behind are any siblings? What's next for him and that project pen? Thanks
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    Sand for the coop

    The coarser the sand the more air can infiltrate it, more aerobic breakdown. Concrete sand would be better in my opinion. You can purchase it from construction/sand and gravel supply.
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