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I have always feed my chickens Purina Flock Raiser. I keep a separate dish of oyster shell next to the feeder. Its worked for the hens, roosters, toddler chicks. I only had one hen that had thin shells, she didn't lay many eggs either. I believe that is just her genetics.

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

Hello, Just wondering if it would be ok to let my 2 - 5 week old chicks to start flock raiser feed that my mixed flock eat. My experienced broody hen, Luna, has them out and about with her since they were about 5 days old. Should I continue with chick starter? Thanks in advance.

Love my calendar Thank you so much! I will make sure to order earlier next time though.

Thank you Terrilacy and Nifty! Merry Christmas to you and your family <3 :)

I'm running late this year! Are you out of stock of these calendars? I just tried to order, along with several other items. The View Cart/Checkout screens is marked ~Products marked with *** are not available in the desired quantity or not in stock! I will be disappointed if I'm too late...

I'm sorry for your loss. My little one did not make it either. Very sad :( She just didn't have a chance. Not really sure it was cocci though.

I have a heat lamp w/ a 40 watt bulb over her. I've also got her set up w/towels to help her stay upright. Thank you for your tips!

Thank you for the measurements for the corid powder. I have 1 chick that seems to have this cocci. She's got very little energy, having trouble standing & doesn't have any balance. She is breathing fast too. Hopefully this is what she has and its not too late. Poor little thing :(

I have 2 lavender orpingtons, Thelma & Louise) & 1 Black orpington (Suzy), all hatched together. The 2 lavenders took forever...about 26-28 weeks before I even saw them sitting in a nestbox. The black orpington laid her first egg about 4-6 weeks before that. It took alot of patience...that's...

I use Purina Flock Raiser for all my chickens. I have 2 broody hens that raised chicks in the same coop & used medicated chick starter for awhile for babies & mama hen. Put out a separate bowl of oyster shells for the hens. They know if they need it. The rest of the chickens just ignore it...

Prayers & hugs sent for your Aunt & Uncle's recovery... Hope they catch that hit & run truck driver!!! But what goes around will come around ....

JJ, I'm so sorry, I just found your post about BJ. I'm in tears... I loved the pictures you posted of BJ in happier days. I loved reading your stories over the years. Thank God for Jill...she is a true angel Those pictures...Ellie looks like she will be just fine! Its good that...

During a molt, your chicken's bodies are working very hard to re-build their feathers. But also, their bodies are rebuilding their stores of calcium and other nutrients for eggs and health. Give them extra protein, yogurt (plain) and other healthy treats to help your chickens. My hens...