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    Diatomaceous earth

    I read that food grade diatomaceous earth was good to add to your feed, but I see many different suggestions for how much to add. What do you guys do? Do you notice any benefits? Cheers, Lori
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    Incubator... an internal debate.

    Okay, newbie here. I have a decent size flock of birds (23 with another 15 on the way). I am looking to sell eggs, as well as breed and show (I have 3 children all members of 4H). My ideal flock size would be 160 to 200 laying birds. So I do have a way to go! My question is do I buy the $150...
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    2010 SOP?

    Looking to purchase my first copy of the SOP. How frequently is a new edition published? The 2010 is the most current, but will they publish a new one in 2015? Also does this book cover bantams as well as standard breeds or is there a separate bantam book? Thank you!
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    Light Brahma Hen or Roo?

    This is Annabella. "She" is 3 months old and my head chicken. I have always thought that she was a hen, but her comb is getting more pronounced and a bright red. Side view... "her" tail feathers are changing a bit. top view Annabelle is the one on the right. Close up of their...
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    feed for a multi-age flock

    Hi folks, New to chicken raising here and I have a couple of questions. 1. My flock currently consists of 18 pullets ages 2 to 3 months. I am about to acquire an additional 15 chicks. So my first group should be switching to layer feed, but my second group will still need grower/starter...
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    Guinea Roo in a flock of chickens?

    A farmer friend had recommended that I get a few Guinea Fowl and keep them with my chickens as watchdogs (He knows what a predator problem that I have). I ordered 3 keats and one died. The two remaining have been peacefully co-habitating with my chickens (all hens). I appears I have a male and...
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