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    Kicking bedding out of nesting boxes?

    So, I have a few rogue hens who apparently like things sparse. Namely, bedding (straw) in the nesting boxes. Every time I put straw in the nesting boxes, unknown hens go in and kick it all out. Sometimes right away, sometimes within a day or two. I've used different bales, different amounts...
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    Oyster Shell / Calcium Supplements Making Your Own...

    So, I live in an area where I have access to shells of oysters, clams, mussles etc. I know oyster shells are an ok supplement, but are clam shells, mussel shells, scallop shells and the like good too? What would I have to do, besides pulverizing them, to make them chicken safe? Just looking...
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    Combining Full Grown Layers with 10 Week Olds

    So, my flock of 16 assorted brown layers is just over 10 weeks old. They've settled nicely into their 8X10 coop and 20X30 secure run. Friends have requested I take their chickens (possibly 9 full grown layers) and try to integrate them all. What do I need to do to make sure all goes well if...
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    2 Week Old Chicks With Missing Feathers...

    Had my chicks for almost 2 weeks now. A variety of brown egg layers from McMurray hatchery. Alls gone well so far, but today multiple chicks have lost feathers in spots on top of their wings, like this one here: I've not witnessed any bullying or pecking. And multiple chicks of varying...
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    "Chicken Central"... On the Cheep

    Hello BYC faithful. I'm a new face here, but I've been lurking for quite a while. Just haven't had the chance to post anything as of yet. That is until this past weekend. The Girl and I have been living in our new digs for about 5 months now, and the dream of owning my own flock has...
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