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    ⠀ I'm Lost.....

    Have the light come on in the morning before the sun.
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    ⠀ Q: What research does Purina do on their feeds?

    I would imagine it is private research. But tons of research from universities can be found on google.
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    ⠀ Powdered Oyster Shell

    I have extra agricultural pyster shell. It is in a fine powdered form. Ive never bought shell for chickens, but I assume it comes crumble-like. Is the powdered stuff ok to feed them? Should it be fed on the side or can I mux it in their food? Why? Also a similiar question, what are the pro...
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    ⠀ Powdered Oyster Shell

    I have extra agricultural oyster shell. It is in a fine powdered form. Ive never bought shell for chickens, but I assume it comes crumble-like. Is the powdered stuff ok to feed them? Should it be fed on the side or can I mux it in their food? Why?
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    ⠀ Chickens wont lay in coop!

    I have multiple nest boxes yet all my hens lay in one box. Maybe start a nest and add an egg to the nest boxes to help them get the idea.
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    ⠀ Feeding pet chickens

    Is there a product directed more towards meat production than the Layena?
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    ⠀ Chickens wont lay in coop!

    How many nesting boxes do you have?
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    ⠀ Feeding pet chickens

    Ive read a lot of theses feeds are aimed at production. Either extra laying or weight gain. If I were to keep a chicken as a pet, should I consider other feeds? Will a pet hen gain extra not needed weight? Is too many eggs a possible concern? Is there a feed for a healthy chicken lifestyle not...
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    ⠀ Flax Seed

    They sell "Purina Layena Plus Omega-3" Http://www.purinamills.com/chicken-feed/products/layena-plus-omega-3/
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    ⠀ continue calcium supplements in winter?

    Secondly, do hens need layer ration through the winter?
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    My new shoestring budget pond!

    What kind of tarp did you use? I tried this twice with a tractor tire. Once with used poly plastic and once with concrete. Both leaked :(
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    Coop and run doorknobs

    Door handles or knobs? I dont see a coon opening a knob, even with thumbs. Its possible but unlikely. This thread reminds me of the scene in Jurassic Park when the raptors enter the kitchen.
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    hens wont go inside

    Its.as.if.my hens are members here on byc. As soon as I put this post up all the girls moved inside. Thanks for the insight.
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    hens wont go inside

    I have 2 boxes outside and two inside. They choose the outdoor ones. Ill try putting them all inside.
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    hens wont go inside

    I just got my first chickens 6 laying hens and 5 teens. Im pretty sure one of the teens is a cockerel. Half are welsummer and the other half are wyandotte. Anyways, I first built the chickens an outdoor run on the side of my shed. I gave them 4 big nest boxes. They all stayed here for about 3...
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