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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    Yea I've got 19 hens and one big boy so feeding is like a shark attack lol. Had a poor little mouse in the pen once, end of story. I thought a Valasa Raptor would of been vicious, chickens take the cake.
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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    Perfect, thanks for sharing.
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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    Shortgrass, I like your mixture, could you explain your fermentation process. I've got 2 metal feeders with the adjustable bases ( about 20lbs feed each ). I've had to set them into a larger shallow feed pan to catch the fallout factor. I really don't like these galvanized things, the dry feed...
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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    my bagged organic feed contains corn, expelled soybean meal, wheat, peas, alfalfa meal, flaxseed, oyster she'll, then a host of mineral elements. I can get these but have unknown proportions. Will probably go to an ag extension site for a layer ration.
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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    I guess I'm looking for another farmer that has a substantial flock that grinds & mixes their own feed with ingredients and weights.
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    chicken ration using fine ground corn

    I have 200 pounds of ground corn left over from feed for other animals. What other grains and elements should I mix with the corn to have a balanced ration for layers ?
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    When do Wyandottes generally start laying?

    Oldhen, are you offering a nesting box in a spot close to their food & water. Looks like they have a free run on the lawn.
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    When do Wyandottes generally start laying?

    these are 30 something weeks old.
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    When do Wyandottes generally start laying?

    Your Blue's look sinister with that dark cape lol. Compared to my Golden's yours combs don't look large enough to be 30+ weeks old and on the comb color some of mine are real pail red but healthy free range with sunlight everyday. I also thought color was a health indicator but on these rose...
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    When do Wyandottes generally start laying?

    I've got 19 Golden Laced Wyandotts and they started at 21 weeks to the day.2 at first ,within 2 weeks all were laying. Small eggs at first.now at 36 weeks old I get 17 eggs a day out of 19 birds, ha I think 2 birds are masquerading as females. I have one rooster and there is no question my big...
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    Red Ranger Chickens

    First batch of Red Rangers developed fumble foot at 9 weeks. I fed them for meat birds and were 6-7 lbs at 12 weeks processed. Didn't restrict their feed for layers. How do you keep your layers from getting too heavy & develop fumble feet?
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    Nostrils closed

    They're 9 weeks old.
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    Nostrils closed

    I've got 36 Golden Laced Wyandotts and one has his nostrils closed and the fleshy flanks of his face expand and contract with his breathing. Looks dry only with no crusting or discharge.I took a Q-tip with water and massaged each nostril & got them to open slightly but face still flexes.
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    Baby Chick Pictures!!!!! POST!

    Growing fast, 12 days old and already 3 boards high on the waterer to keep them from pooping in'em.
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    Dust bath tips?

    My 7 day old Golden Laced Wyandotts are already bathing them selves in the pine shavings making a mess so am going to make a little bos with fine sand & DE
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