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  1. KeithinWoodstock

    Where can I order Marek's vaccine?

    Chicks are hatching in a few days with no supply available that isn't back-ordered ( I've tried TSC and Jeffers). Any suggestions? thanks much
  2. KeithinWoodstock

    Where can I order Marek's vaccine?

    Chicks are hatching in a few days with no supply available that isn't back-ordered ( I've tried TSC and Jeffers). Any suggestions? thanks much
  3. KeithinWoodstock

    New to hen-raised chicks: how is it done?

    I've raised day-olds before, but never let a hen do the hatching. Are there any FAQ's you'd recommend? Any suggestions on housing, feeding both hen and chicks properly, socialization, etc would be appreciated. I know it's a bigger topic than can be handled in a thread, but I'd be grateful for...
  4. KeithinWoodstock

    "Micro-eggs" attached to normal egg?

    This is just plain weird: retrieved an egg yesterday that has a patch on its shell made of hundreds of small spheres. They can be scraped of with some effort but are pretty tight to the shell. Anyone have experience with this?
  5. KeithinWoodstock

    Where is the "permitted" food list?

    Can anyone refer me to the list of garden produce/kitchen scraps that could be fed to chickens? I saw it on here (I think) and meant to print it out. Do any members have do's, don't's or preferences on feeding their chickens from the garden and kitchen?
  6. KeithinWoodstock

    "Best practices" for timing coop lights and door

    Is there general consensus on when to turn the coop lights on and off? Ditto on closing the coop door if on a timer? Thanks very much.
  7. KeithinWoodstock

    Is it OK to use seashell beach sand for a calcium source?

    There is a beach I visit just south of St. Augustine that has beautiful orange sand. It is coarse and made of a kind of crushed shell. Any thoughts on using it as a calcium source or grit for mature chickens?
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