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    Which of these two feeds would be better? And what do these values translate to in practice?

    I buy feed from my local feed store. In my country they have two categories to choose from: broiler and layer. Which of these would be the best option for a mixed flock of backyard Orpingtons? I have cockerels in a run by themselves, and they get to free range on the lawn an hour or two...
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    How did I get WHITE chicks from a blue rooster and blue/black/splash/cuckoo hens? And what will happen if I breed the white back to the blue roo?

    This is very helpful and thorough thank you so much!
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    How did I get WHITE chicks from a blue rooster and blue/black/splash/cuckoo hens? And what will happen if I breed the white back to the blue roo?

    I have Bantam Orpingtons in my backyard flock. This is a new flock that I started in April, all adult (or point of lay) birds from various breeders of bantam Orps. I only have one rooster, he’s blue. And the 5 hens who are the possible mothers are blue, splash, black, and a black cuckoo. My...
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    Skin issue - Please Help! Do we need a vet?

    Thank you! They get starter crumble that’s 19% protein, and then I was giving them a multivitamin and amino acid (like poultry cell) in their drinking water, but stopped with that a few weeks ago, so I’ve started that again. And then I give them a syringe in the mouth of a vitamin boost every...
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    Skin issue - Please Help! Do we need a vet?

    Oh wow thank you, that’s a lot more complicated than I was hoping for. I might take her to my horse’s vet to look at whatever it is under a microscope. I’ve treated with Ivermectin and Permethrin when she had lice/mice (that were visible) and it worked within a week. But now she’s not looking...
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    Skin issue - Please Help! Do we need a vet?

    New and first time chicken momma here. What could be going on with Lulu here? Her skin is crusty and dry, her wattles and comb are pale and very dry (almost looks like craft glue that’s peeling off) and her face is white (like baby powder). She has also not been growing new feathers at all, I...
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    Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means?

    I am new to chickens, I have a flock of 8 Orpingtons (2 x full size pullets, 1 x bantam cockerel, the rest are all bantam POL hens and younger pullets). I’ve done some research on the nutritional values of the feed I need to be giving my flock. Members on this forum prefer protein levels of...
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    • feed feed advice guaranteed analysis nutrition nutritional value orpington bantam orpingtons protein percentages what to feed
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    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Awww thanks for your kind response and the video link, I appreciate it!
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Wow!! Thank you SO SO much for the detailed response! What an interesting read! So one of my pullets just laid two eggs last night, so I officially have a later! But of the 5 hens and a cockerel she’s the only one (so far) who needs layer feed then? If I put only layer pellets in a feeder...
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Thank you so much for all of the information and taking the time to respond! I didn’t know about the layer feed being risky, so I’ll be buying something more suitable tomorrow! Saving all of these tips for future reference thanks a million!
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Aah thanks so so much for taking the time to respond! I really appreciate your effort! I’m taking notes and will definitely be referring back to this regularly!
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Wow!! Thank you SO much for hour detailed and thorough reply! I really appreciate your effort. Making notes and storing all of this information, thank you!
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    Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop?

    Thank you so much!! I’m in South Africa, in the suburbs. It’s usually HOT here, but we’re going into winter now (still warm, it doesn’t snow and rarely goes below 4 degrees celsius at night, 15-20 degrees celsius in the day, no rain in winter). Big trees for shade and a nice breeze in summer...
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    Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop?

    Thank you so much!! I’m in South Africa, in the suburbs. It’s usually HOT here, but we’re going into winter now (still warm, it doesn’t snow and rarely goes below 4 degrees celsius at night, 15-20 degrees celsius in the day, no rain in winter). Big trees for shade and a nice breeze in summer...
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    Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!

    Hi all! My name is Stefney, I’ve recently acquired chickens for the first time. I live in South Africa, in the suburbs of Pretoria. I have 6 chickens at the moment: all of them are Orpingtons (2 x full size hens, 3 x bantam hens, 1 x bantam rooster). Please give me all of your best advice for...
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    • advice appreciated feed advice flock care fowl pox help new additions to flock new to chickens orpington run cleaning south africa
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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