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Although we raised chickens when I was a child, it has been years and all new to me again now that I have only recently acquired hens at my ripe old age. So, I apologize in advance here for posting so many questions, but I do have a new one to post this evening. This...
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I have two little hens (pullets) - one is 7 weeks old, and the other is 5 weeks old. We went through the first bag of medicated chick starter that was given to us when we purchased the chicks, and just prior to emptying it, I went online and purchased the Scratch 'N Peck chick...
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We have a new 4x8 coop just about ready to house our two small hens. Before I add the shavings, I am wondering if I should try lining the floor with drawer liner (those sheets with the sticky backs that adhere to wood.) I'm thinking this would help to preserve the wood flooring...
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We have a new coop and fencing up and ready to go for our two little hens (our city allows only four hens.) I have a question for those of you who use sand underneath or around the coop for the chickens to scratch in: What kind of sand do you use? I've looked at some sand at...
I have a question regarding the use the probiotics for new hatchlings. I've read where some people have added probiotics to food and/or water to help keep chicks healthy, and was wondering if anyone here uses them regularly in place of yogurt or cottage cheese for their chicks that show signs...