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    ⠀ how long should u wait after taking hens off layer pellets to breeding

    I am glad I read this post as this is the first time I have heard this about too much calcium for roosters. I have always read to have a good source of calcium (such as oyster shell) available to the hens in addition to the layer feed... or did I just assume it was in addition? Is it your...
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    Do you wash the eggs you sell?

    I have 10 layers and so far I only sell or give away eggs to family. I am adding 20-25 layers to my flock this year so I know I will need to start selling eggs to more people. I do not wash my eggs until I use them and recommend the same to the people I sell them to. Washing them will remove...
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    Do chicken eggs sell?

    Do some people have an aversion to fertilized eggs? Huh???? LOL Maybe I just need another cup of coffee but... am I missing something?
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    looking to buy rir and barred rock hatching eggs

    Georgiaguy if you still need some RIR eggs send me a message. I am about 100 miles from Jasper.
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    Expanding my flock

    Thank you part that was extremely helpful! You have a fabulous setup! What a wonderful home you have built for your feather babies I am jealous!
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    Expanding my flock

    Thank you so much. I like the idea of letting them out sooner rather than later as it makes perfect sense to me, I had just never heard of anyone ever doing that. I do plan on using the heating pad method for sure. I knew I wanted to start them out in the "big" coop from the very start so I am...
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    Expanding my flock

    Good morning everyone, Currently I have 11 hens and 2 roosters. All of them are 10 month old RIRs. I am planning on getting some new chicks very soon. I am wanting more of a variety and I want some brood hens. I'm thinking about 2-3 each of: Ameraucanas, Buff Orpingtons, Cochins, Marans, and...
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