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    Pine pellets for coop bedding??? Does it work?? I'm curious....

    I tried shavings, sand and straw, pellets have been a game changer for me!! No smell, WAY fewer flies in summer,so EASY to clean, cheap (less than $6.50 bag here) and lasts a long time. I have a roughly 8x10' coop and started w/3-4 bags on the floor and 2 on my poop tray. I usually have to...
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    Pine pellets for coop bedding??? Does it work?? I'm curious....

    I tried shavings, sand and straw, pellets have been a game changer for me!! No smell, WAY fewer flies in summer,so EASY to clean, cheap (less than $6.50 bag here) and lasts a long time. I have a roughly 8x10' coop and started w/3-4 bags on the floor and 2 on my poop tray. I usually have to...
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    Pine pellets for coop bedding??? Does it work?? I'm curious....

    I tried shavings, sand and straw, pellets have been a game changer for me!! No smell, WAY fewer flies in summer,so EASY to clean, cheap (less than $6.50 bag here) and lasts a long time. I have a roughly 8x10' coop and started w/3-4 bags on the floor and 2 on my poop tray. I usually have to...
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    Air sacs moved?

    This is my first time trying to incubate eggs from my 9 month old hens. I put 30 eggs (collected over a week) in the incubator the same way I stored them beforehand--pointy end down. I just tried to candle them and it appears that the majority of them have air sacs at the pointy end. And I can...
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    Considering Guineas

    Their bodies did not turn black and blue. I have pictures of the meat--there was a LOT on that carcass! Looked like a chicken on steroids. And all I eat of chicken is dark meat, so that wasnt it. I was surprised I didnt like it--I like a very wide range of weird stuff. Tasted to me sort of...
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    Considering Guineas

    Be aware----People tell you guineas are very loud, but nobody ever tells you some of them NEVER shut up! I got 15 for tick control. They did a great job and are incredibly cute/ugly/funny, but the sound of some of the females calling for hours and hours and hours on end (including 3 am!) about...
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    Neighbor using strobe lights at coop at 5 every morning... remodel fix ideas?

    I would explain to the other neighbors what is happening. Either by a letter or door to door while this plays out in court. This person obviously has issues. Good luck.
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    Pine pellets for coop bedding??? Does it work?? I'm curious....

    It’s been a total game changer for me! I have a mixed flock of geese,guineas and chickens. I tried shavings then went to straw then sand. They all had issues and even being cleaned daily it all stunk but the shavings. ( I agree they suck) My coop and pen are right outside my bedroom so it...
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    Calcium?

    Why is it an oxymoron? Did you read the post? It was not about the food at all
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    Calcium?

    I live on a mountaintop made mostly of limestone, granite and shale, and I have a limestone gravel driveway. Do I need to give my mixed flock of geese chickens and guineas additional calcium for laying? Theyre on a quality all flock layer feed. They free range at least 12 hrs a day. I read...
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    Sand in coop/cats.

    Mine don’t have a litter box indoors, I live on 6 acres. They have a kitty door and have used outdoors as their “box” since they were old enough to go outside. Will chili powder bother my chickens if they scratch in it? Newbie here ( obviously 😆)
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    Sand in coop/cats.

    I’m wondering how those of you who free range and use sand in their coops and runs keep cats out of it. I was hoping to keep the run door open when I let them out but I can’t keep an eye on all of them and the pen. Tia!!!
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    Best (most convenient) food or combo to brood 2 goslings with 12 chicks and 15 guinea keets?

    I really appreciate the heads up! I’ll be free ranging them all as well as feeding. Ive seen some clever ways to hide different feeders in the run so they cant be seen from other feeders. The only time they’ll be confined together is at night when they’re in their coop which is pretty large...
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    Best (most convenient) food or combo to brood 2 goslings with 12 chicks and 15 guinea keets?

    I very much appreciate your input! Due to your advice re geese, Ive fashioned another brooder where they can see the others but not spread their mess. Thanks! Its interesting to me tho, This is the very first place Ive heard it could be an issue brooding, housing and generally keeping guineas...
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    Best (most convenient) food or combo to brood 2 goslings with 12 chicks and 15 guinea keets?

    Thanks for the tips! After much research and talking to the feed store folks I think Im going with a gamebird starter for the first cpl weeks then will begin to add bits of produce, grass and alfalfa pellets. GBS has high protein and has everything in it they all need w/out me having to add...
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