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    Please help figuring best course of action for ducks laying softshell eggs!Thoughts on Calcium supplementation?

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    Please help figuring best course of action for ducks laying softshell eggs!Thoughts on Calcium supplementation?

    Breeder and layer are now the same thing. I found that out with my last order. I dont know if they carry it where you live, but l have to special order it from Tractor Supply :/
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    Please help figuring best course of action for ducks laying softshell eggs!Thoughts on Calcium supplementation?

    I have been feeding my ducks Mazuri Waterfowl Layer made by Purina with oyster shell on the side. Always keep the dish full and out of the rain/snow. The feed is somewhat expensive but they sure enjoy it!
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    Dirty Eggs

    I have one for sure possibly 2 that like to drop them outside. I even found one in their "pool" when l was cleaning it. I'll try the soaking in diluted bleach along with the egg cleaner.
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    Dirty Eggs

    My ducks decided that anywhere is a good place to drop a egg. That being said, is there any way to get these eggs clean? I use egg wash and l spend about 5+ minutes scrubbing them to get that white egg shell white again. Is there some method to get the stains off the eggs? Can't keep anything...
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    Review by 'Wolf River' in article 'Using Sand In Your Chicken Coop'

    I put sand down outside last fall in their run. I highly recommend it. Inside is another story. In the summertime, yes. In the cold Northern tier states? Not a fan. I myself would rather stand on fluffy pine shavings than cold sand myself. Thats my thinking anyways :/
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    Review by 'Wolf River' in article '"Hentirement"'

    This is a great article! My hens will be hitting the 3 year mark soon and l intend to let them live out the rest of their lives on the farm. I like the idea of introducing a few chicks in a few years or let a broody hen hatch some out! Great read:thumbsup
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    Review by 'Wolf River' in article 'How To Fix A Muddy Run Chicken Coop'

    I put sand over perforated drain tile in my hens yard and will never go back to anything else. Im in Wisconsin and see the whole gamut.
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    Review by 'Wolf River' in article 'Chicken Toys: Why They're Important & How To Provide Them!'

    All great ideas. I was thinking of putting a old lava lamp out for them. Kids would watch that thing for hours. Think it would work?
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    First winter storm & lessons learned

    When l built my new coop earlier this fall l waited till it got dark out and turned the lights on inside. I walked around the building with a caulk gun. Anyplace l saw light peeking through got a good dose of latex caulk. Never saw a snowflake inside. I put plastic in place over the vents with...
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    Comment by 'Wolf River' in article 'Accessorizing Your Run- How to Make Your Run More Fun For Your Chickens'

    So many good ideas. I can get started as soon as the blizzard up here in Wisconsin ends! lol
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    Loss of feathers on back- help!

    What happens to these hens in the wintertime? Do they freeze to death? Im just starting treatment for my hens. I live in Wisconsin🥶
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    Comment by 'Wolf River' in article 'How To Fix A Muddy Run Chicken Coop'

    I was wondering if perforated drain pipe would work under the run. Rather labor intensive ditching for the pipe but might also solve the problem? Works in our farm fields. (Maybe use 4" pipe). Just a thought.
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    Comment by 'Wolf River' in article 'Cold Weather Advisory: A Detailed Look at the Question of Supplemental Heat'

    Very good article. Im up in Wisconsin and will implement different things for my new flock this winter. Just going to work this as the winter gets worse.
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    Error?

    I got a 504 Gateway Time-out when l clicked onto the email just now. Same thing as you but different message
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