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    Anyone heard of eggbound prevention that makes shells flexible?

    I have lost 3 button quail hens to being eggbound. They have the largest egg to bird size and so it is not uncommon. Someone told me their grandfather used to add something to the chickenfeed to make the shells more flexible and pass easier. Anyone heard of such a thing? I give my chickens...
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    How do you feed mash?

    I have been feeding my hens a variety of foods but have never figured how to make mash. Do you feed it moistened with water? How wet? That is how I have done it to make a soft crumbley texture but they don't eat it.
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    What age do you allow a hen to sit on her eggs?

    I read somewhere on here that you should not hatch pullet eggs because...? What age do you allow a hen to sit on her eggs?
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    sonic bark deterrent for chicken noise?

    Anyone know if a sonic bark deterrent would work for chickens when they start their loud rejoicing at their productivity? I worry about my neighbors complaining here intown.
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    what kind of hanging waterer?

    I have been using a water bowl on an elevated surface but my chickens need a hanging waterer. I don't want to use plastic (we get very HOT here) and the metal ones are kinda spendy. Anyone have any good ideas before I go out and fork out the bucks for a galvanized watere for 5 chickens?
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    New member from Oregon says yoo-hoo!

    Hi, I am from Akron Ohio originally but am in Southwest Oregon now(and the past 20 years) and have had BYC for 3 years. I recently added 2 dutch bantam and 4 OEG hens in a separate run. My fantasy at present is to have an outdoor aviary for finches, doves, etc. I am currently keeping a trio...
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