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    ⠀ Cracked eggs

    It varies, but a common feature is a "spider web crack", crack lines radiating from the end of the egg. Sometimes there is a hole. Looks like an impact point from the egg dropping. So I make sure there is adequate bedding, but doesn't have an effect.
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    ⠀ Cracked eggs

    I use a grain mix that has 5% calcium and I have oyster shell always available to my flock of 85 hens, but I get about 10% cracked eggs nevertheless. is there something else in the diet that could be missing to account for the cracking? I maintain straw bedding in their nest boxes. what are...
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    Layer productivity

    I have about 100 layers to sell eggs at our roadside farm stand. I raise the chicks through the winter, so after 2 years of age, they have layed eggs for 2 full seasons. I have been been rotating them out after 2 years, but wonder how much less productive they would be if I kept them a 3rd...
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    feed storage

    Yes, amazing that nothing is easily available. Although metal would be preferable, I imagine it could be done for less cost with a PVC type material. Perhaps one could fabricate it starting with a 35 gallon PVC drum. Can you share the link for the 800$ item?
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    feed storage

    I want to find or build a small hopper to hold at least 100 pounds of feed to attach to the back of my mobile coop, probably 3 of these. I keep about 100 layers and want to create a more efficient system by having feed storage at the coop. Any suggestions and pics appreciated!
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