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    Deep Litter Method?

    I use hardwood chips in my covered run. They work well even in winter to insulate from the frozen ground. I use the old litter as mulch around my fruit trees..
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    grinding mixed seed feed in blender?

    Yes to grinding and/or fermentation. I grew up on a farm grinding whole grains into feed for chickens and cows with an electric powered metal burr grinder, then we mixed it with sour milk from the cow along with vitamin and mineral supplement and soy meal.
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    At a loss, dying chicks.

    Yes those are pretty heavy losses. Make sure you get a thermometer soon. Our sense of comfort, heat and cold are far too subjective to rely on for accuracy.
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    At a loss, dying chicks.

    How many chicks did you start with? How many days old? How warm is pretty warm? Do you have a thermometer? Medicated feed at least reduces the probability of Coccidiosis. I wouldn’t sweat about it. It is disturbing to see your chicks pass away and not know what is happening. I have lost...
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Woke up this morning and went to check on the Chickies- OMG the chicks were all huddled in a corner of the pen…new bulb , screwed in tight, circuit breaker on, plugs all in, what’s this ?…a timer! Oh crap I should have checked on this! A timer that was still plugged into the circuit, switched...
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    It is remarkable how quiet these chicks are than my first bunch. Not a bad thing at all IMO. Did a check at Midnight when the outdoor temps dropped to 4 degrees C. and temps under the lamp were 90-95 and chicks seemed happy.
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Bump! Blatant Self Promotion.
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Here they are! 25 Sex-Sal-Link pullets after 30 hours with Canada Post and an hour with my wife to get here! They were pretty quiet compared to my last order. They were definitely thirsty and hungry though. It’s going to be awhile before they take a break from eating!
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Here is the dimmer control and insulation over the lamp housing. Not too hot, not too cold, perfect! Below you can see the wood pellet litter floor and the plastic fringe taped on the bottom edge of the brooder placed two inches above the floor to ventilate and allow the chicks to duck...
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    All right finally some pics! This is my modified “Ohio “ brooder with a heat lamp on a dimmer control that adjusts the heat output to fit the space and temperature. The brooder is in the center of a 2’x8’ cardboard enclosure and has a front hatch and hardware cloth observation and ventilation...
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Thanks thecatumbrella 😀 Yes my coop will hold 8 hens for the winter so that’s how many I keep.
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    Prepping for a new batch of ISA Brown pullet chicks!

    Three years ago I raised my first batch of 25 BSL pullets. Now on Tuesday I get my new Sex-Sal-Link Brown pullet chicks 25 minimum order from Rochester Hatchery in Westlock, AB. Several days ago I cleaned and sprayed my coop down with Virkon to sanitize. The coop has been empty for a year. It...
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    Canada Peavey Mart Chickdays

    Sources have confirmed to Retail Insider that Peavey Mart, a Canadian retail chain known for its agricultural supplies, hardware, and home improvement products, is closing all of its stores nationwide. Liquidation sales began on the weekend. The store closures include the flagship location in...
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    Canada Peavey Mart Chickdays

    Pre-orders for 2025 are currently on Hold. Due to the announcement of Peavey Mart store closures we are exploring other opportunities to https://heritagechickens.ualberta.ca/chick-program/
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    Solar heated base for chicken waterer

    Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are now less expensive than good deep cycle lead acid batteries. They need compatible solar charge controllers that cost more than the $10 ones offered in many kits. They can be discharged completely up to 4000 cycles so one LFP battery can replace two lead...
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