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    Is This Calcium Enough for Layers?

    Yeah, maybe a Happy Medium would be the better choice
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    Is This Calcium Enough for Layers?

    Thanks for all of your inputs, I appreciate it. I will certainly check out the links and information. I want what's best for the girls.
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    Is This Calcium Enough for Layers?

    I switched to a new food to me, for my hens for this winter. They really seem to like it pretty well, but I wonder if it contains enough calcium for them. They are all young laying hens. I Keep oyster shell available to them at all times. I really liked the protein level, especially for the...
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    No Shells on My Chickens Eggs

    It is true I may have been giving too many treats, but I thought the BSFL was supposed to be so full of calcium and protein that it should all be good. Some of my birds are Molting , but this particular does not appear to be Molting at this time. What can I do for her if it is Salpingitis? I...
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    8 weeks old Barred rock sex

    I would say Pullets for sure. They are gorgeous by the way
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    Barred Rock Male or Female

    I have to agree with above. They all look like boys.
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    No Shells on My Chickens Eggs

    I have a 2.5 year old Barred Rock hen who appears to be very happy & healthy. A few weeks ago she started laying shell-less eggs. In several days time she laid 2 of them, then stopped laying anything for several days. Then she laid another and it was shell less again. Yesterday she laid another...
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    About (food grade) Diatomaceous Earth

    For years I was always under the impression that Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth was good for all kinds of pets and even humans to eat. I've also read many articles on using it for your chickens to dust bathe in etc. Now with that said, I had just came across another article that says quite the...
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    Game/show bird feed Q

    Where can you buy the royal high octane feed?
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    Best Feed for Laying Chicks

    I started my chicks off on Healthy Harvest 22% chick starter crumbles and they are doing really well. Growing like a weed, very active and alert. I was also looking at Egglands Best Organic Starter/Grower sure seems to be a good. I like how they list ALL of the vitamins and minerals in the...
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    Which breeds should I get?

    I see this post was back in April. What breeds did you decide on? Did you get more birds?
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    Can combs help determine sex?

    I would say a boy, but Im terrible at guessing Roos. But he or she is super adorable. Makes me want a new chick LOL
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    9 Week Old Sex Links…curious and confused

    Congrats!!!! Isnt that so exciting!!! Im still waiting on one of my EE's to lay her first. I cannot wait to see what color it will be
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    Is this a black sex link roo?!

    That had to be very disappointing, especially since you paid more even.
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    9 Week Old Sex Links…curious and confused

    Your cinnamon queens look just like the one I have. As for the black sex links, I have always seen them with varying amounts of the copper color on them. I think they are gorgeous birds. The different comb types confuse me too. I see two birds of the same exact breed all the time but they have...
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