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  1. JosiahK

    How many chicks to expect from a Delaware trio

    In that case, I will try to incubate the eggs myself. Does 200-33 eggs per year mean 200-300 chicks?! Thanks!
  2. JosiahK

    How many chicks to expect from a Delaware trio

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with breeding Delawares could tell me how many chicks I could expect anualy from a Delaware trio if I let the hens raise the chicken themselves, and how many I could expect if I had a 50% success rate in a homemade brooder? Thanks in...
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    Rooster or hen

    Here is an EE hen: and a rooster: Hard to say which one your is.
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    Can one use grass clippings for poult bedding?

    Okay, thanks! This will also reduce the cost of bedding materials!
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    Using a small pig as a chicken yard composter?

    Hi there, I intend to build a composting chicken yard for my chickens, adding grass clippings and straw periodically to keep bugs growing and to produce a rich garden dirt. However, would putting a small pig with the chickens to root up the grass and straw be a problem in terms if it eating...
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    Rooster or hen

    What breed is it?
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    Can one use grass clippings for poult bedding?

    I was wondering if it is possible to use grass clippings+wood chips for poult bedding. Does it affect the performance of the birds in any significant way? Thanks in advance!
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    Do Leghorns or Black Australorps lay more

    I am not concerned about egg color, just which one is the most economical. Which one eats less?
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    Do Leghorns or Black Australorps lay more

    Hi there, I am wondering which breed is the best layer over the course of two years: Leghorns or Black Australorp. I have heard good things about both breeds, but I can not decide which one is the best of the two. Does anyone have any experience which one lays the best over two years and still...
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    when do I put my girls back on layer feed

    Yes, they can actually go on layer much earlier than that. So go ahead, layer feed is cheaper.
  11. JosiahK

    when do I put my girls back on layer feed

    Put on layer feed right now. Whenever they start laying is the time to switch.
  12. JosiahK

    Lost 5 - 10 week old barred rocks, need help figuring out what what happened

    Do you see any holes going under the run? If so, your culprit is probably a fox.
  13. JosiahK

    Does loose housing affect egg production?

    Thanks! Maybe 10-15 square feet per bird would be better.
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    Help with breed selection

    What you are looking for are dual purpose breeds like Buff Orpington, Black Australorp, or Plymouth Rocks. Each of them are excellent layers and the roosters are great for the freezer!
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    Does loose housing affect egg production?

    They will be confined at all times.
  16. JosiahK

    Best racoon bait!!

    I agree that many things will attract a racoon. However, it seems most interested in her chickens. As to it being illegal, I did not think of that, and as I said, I have not tried. Thanks for the idea about the trap!
  17. JosiahK

    Does loose housing affect egg production?

    Loose housing in a hoophouse with 5 square feet per bird and deep (1 foot) bedding.
  18. JosiahK

    Coop Size and Design

    Sorry, I meat 1.5 per week! http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/how-much-does-a-chicken-eat/index.jsp
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    Best racoon bait!!

    I have read, but have not tried, that if you place a treble hook inside the bird and tie the end of the line to a post, the predator will swallow the hook and will be stuck there. Of course, you must be ready to shoot it, so don`t try it if you have a week stomach. This may sound inhumane, but...
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    Does loose housing affect egg production?

    Does loose housing affect egg production? UPDATE: By loose housing I mean in a hoophouse with deep (2ft) with 5-10 square feet per bird. Thanks!
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