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Need input - would this mix + Kalmbach work?
I had looked at this for my silkies, then changed my mind on switching from Kalmbach's Flock Maker, as the price is $2 higher for 20 fewer lbs. The only noticeable gain I noted was just 2% more protein. I would switch if I thought it was better for them in any other ways, but I don't. They...- Debbie292d
- Post #15
- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Behaviors of a rescued rooster
I've seen them on Etsy and Amazon so you could look how they make theirs and just try copy it somewhat. If all else fails, maybe you have a few facemasks around?- Debbie292d
- Post #12
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Need help with Ai
Yes! Around 400 iu or so daily. I found just putting one of our own in their beak works best because they taste nasty otherwise. You could try cutting it into a small bowl of mash to see if he'd eat it though. He needs a little selenium too to absorb the E better, so some eggs or sunflower...- Debbie292d
- Post #4
- Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs
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What do we think? Fisher bobcat or racoon?
Sounds like your coop is pretty predator-proofed! I'd consider getting an outdoor camera or trail cam so you could see what's coming around. We border a forest here, so the two dogs keep most of the riff-raff back, but they got to sleep too, so we have tons of solar motion lights around...- Debbie292d
- Post #3
- Forum: Predators and Pests
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Epsom salt bath for a sick chicken
It sometimes helps with egg-bound hens because it relaxes them, or soaking their leg(s) if they are injured. It's not a good idea to give a bath to a sick chicken necessarily as it could stress her out and make things worse. What seems to be wrong with your hen?- Debbie292d
- Post #3
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Need help with Ai
More protein may help. If they aren't on an all-flock, I'd consider it as those are around 20% protein. You could also try treating him with a Vitamin E capsule once a day, and a little scrambled egg for the selenium. Fish would be good too for him/them.- Debbie292d
- Post #2
- Forum: Incubating & Hatching Eggs
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Do all breeds of ducks dislike being picked up and carried around?
I have three different breeds of ducks, and none of them like being picked up. When one had a limping issue, I was so excited I got to hold her for a few minutes to check her feet. Almost all of the silkies on the other hand, I can walk up to in the yard and just pick them up. I've heard...- Debbie292d
- Post #2
- Forum: Ducks
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QUIZ: Holiday Chicken Fun
I did not know a couple of things, like a Polish was the most vocal. Does anyone feed cranberries and do they like them? I tried them once and they ate a couple then walked away. For #1, definitely a silkie though. There's a man that dresses his up all the time! I'm pretty sure it's AI...- Debbie292d
- Post #2
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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What's the temperature where you are???
8°F, high of 20, and snow expected this afternoon. Hum: 83% Windchills Sat/Sun -35°F 🥶- Debbie292d
- Post #40,054
- Forum: Random Ramblings
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The Old Folks Home
Good morning, OF! I agree with those rather it be up by 100 than this! We have cold advisory this weekend, Sat/Sun will have -35°F windchills so chickens/ducks don't come out and the dogs, cats, and us stay in as much as possible.- Debbie292d
- Post #140,471
- Forum: Random Ramblings
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The Old Folks Home
Congratulations! Today's the day! :celebrate- Debbie292d
- Post #140,470
- Forum: Random Ramblings
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One easy way to see what you've posted is: Click your avatar in the upper right corner, then...
One easy way to see what you've posted is: Click your avatar in the upper right corner, then look down at the pop-up window and click "Your content."- Debbie292d
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BYC Member Interview - TX Chick Noob
Hi Heidi! What a pleasure to meet you! ❤️ You wrote a beautiful story, and I loved it and all of the pictures you shared! I'm amazed you can play so many musical instruments! 🎶 You are quite talented!- Debbie292d
- Post #4
- Forum: Family Life - Stories, Pictures & Updates