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    Is DE worth it?

    I recently was informed that I had mites when trying to sell some of my roosters. Everybody has so far recommended that I use Diatomaceous Earth. However, after reading some reviews I have gained mixed reviews.
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    My Coop

    Description: Just a basic post about what my coop looks like. Plan to post updates here:
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    At what age can chickens use port feeder?

    Aye, I recently received some now (estimated) 8-10 weeks old chicks. They do not appear to be able to using the port feeder. At what age can they reach their necks in there and eat? What can I do to train them to use feeder? Edit: For what my chickens and coop look like see my status page...
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    Can Easter Eggers be yellow?

    I got this bird from Meyer Hatchery: It was the only bird without a leg band and looks like this (yellow): This is way different from what I normally get elsewhere: I just wanted to see if this is possible. Never had a yellow Easter Egger.
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    Is this an Blue Ameraucana?

    Aye, I recently ordered one Blue Ameraucana from Meyer hatchery. It looks like this: But, this looks different from the provided photo: Did they send the right bird?
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    Is this a Cream Legbar?

    I recently ordered a Cream Legbar from Meyer Hatchery. My shipment came in today and it looks like this (yellow): This looks significantly different than the photo on their website: Did they send me the wrong bird? I can tell this was the Legbar because it has the matching leg band stated...
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    Panic Doors + Questions

    Today I set up some panic doors for my chicks. There is twelve of them all with different ages. The youngest of the flock being about 4 weeks while the oldest being about 6. The reason I set up these doors is because I wanted to allow the older ones to start integrating. We live in arizona...
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    Chickens start eating greens [help]

    The lock of my little chicks cage came loose (possibly left open by accident). Some of my small chicks must've kicked their door open. They all appear to be alive. I think I found them before the big chickens did. However, they got into some salad and other vegetables I had for the big...
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    When to integrate chicks with big flock? - Small Flock

    I have a group of 12 chicks aged between ~3 and ~5 weeks old. My big flock consists of 3 female chickens. They are fairly small: At what age is it safe to integrate the little chicks with the big chickens? I plan to enable them to come up to the little chicks pens sometime today or tomorrow so...
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    When to remove heat lamp? - Arizona

    I live in Arizona where it is generally warm. Especially during the summer. https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/phoenix-az/85003/weather-forecast/346935 I plan to move the chicken outside within a couple days. They are all between ~3 and ~5 weeks old as of today (there are 12 of them). At what...
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    When to remove heat lamp? When to integrate with older chickens?

    2 Questions: When do I remove heat lamp? There seems to be a lot of opinions on this. Depending on where you look people say anywhere between 3-9 weeks old. Anybody got some more accurate advice? When to integrate with older chickens? I have 2 Cochins and a D'uncle (all female) outside. If...
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    Organic Chicken Scratch is EXPENSIVE! Tips for making my own?

    Question: Any tips/recipes for making organic chicken scratch?
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    Lighting For Egg Production?

    Question: Best lighting for egg production? My understanding is that chickens need/prefer 16 hours of light to help lay eggs. This is why many coops experience a sharp decrease in eggs during the winter. In order to supplement the lighting many add an orange or red light bulb in the coop (not...
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    Chicken Treat Recipes?

    Question: What is your favorite homemade chicken treat recipe! Especially for combatting specific issues like egg production.
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    Organic Oyster Shells?

    Question: Can you get Organic Oyster Shells? If so, where? I try to sell chicken eggs and people seem to like that I organically feed my chickens. Whether it is a fad or not. Any advice? Recommended brands?
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    Organic Mealworms?

    Question: Can you get Organic Meal worms? I try to sell chicken eggs and people seem to like that I organically feed my chickens. Whether it is a fad or not. However, no matter how hard I try I cannot find organic mealworms (dried or alive) preferably, USDA Certified. Any advice? Mealworms...
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    When to help chicken out of the egg?

    I've been hatching some Black Copper Maran and Isbar eggs from a local breeder. My parents helped out with a couple of the Isbar chicks as I was unavailable however the BCM chicks or at least one in particular appears to be having some trouble getting out of the egg: We started hearing them...
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    Thoughts on "Kalmbach Organic Harvest Layer Pellets"?

    I've been looking around for some low-cost USDA-Organic convenient feed options. Looking online I found "Kalmbach Organic Harvest Omegga Layer Pellets Chicken Feed" on Chewy. It is fairly inexpensive at about ~1 USD per pound. Have any of you tried it with your chickens? What are your thoughts...
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    Isbars in Arizona?

    Anybody selling or know where to get a Isbar (preferably chicks) in Arizona, USA? Reputable hatching egg recommendations are also welcome (offline or online).
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    Where to get hatching eggs?

    Aye, I've been trying to get some rarer breeds and have decided the best option is probably to hatch them in my incubator. I have some local breeders I've been communicating with but how do I know (or can I know) if they are are actually fertile and not just selling me regular store-bought eggs...
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