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    Converting hatching method

    I am currently in day 3 of my first hatch. I just learned of dry hatching. My humidity is currently at 50%. Could I change methods to dry hatch at this time? I have a Nurture Right 360. Thanks!!
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    16% vs 17% layer feed

    What is the benefit of one over the other? When would either be used (besides as a layer feed. I’m asking about protein content). Thanks!!
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    Integrating new pullets

    Hello! I have 2 16 week old pullets ready for the final phase of integration. They are fine with the flock except for my two Australorps. They chase them relentlessly. My thought is to crate the Australorps to reset the pecking order. How long should they be crated? Is this 24 x 7? Does...
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    Round Worms

    My cockerel just passed a round worm. (yes I know what they are. Years of dogs). What do you use? The woman at my feed store said she didn’t know. I wonder if this is related to the trouble I am having with my pullet. Thanks.
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    becoming weak

    Hello, my 20 wk old Ameraucana pullet began limping about a week ago. She would knuckle under her left foot. I created her and left her with her flock in the covered run. At night the crate went into the coop. I would allow her out while I cleaned out the crate every day and to cuddle her...
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    Another fecal question

    R Hi everyone. I treated for coccidia and that went well. I now have one producing a caramel colored liquid sometimes only liquid, sometimes with solid fecal matter. I attached a couple of pictures. No blood is in the stool. What now?
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    Frank blood in poop

    Hi everyone. This is concerning my 14 week old Barnevelder hen. A few days ago I added a tablespoon of ACV in one gallon of water. The next day I found quite a bit blood that had been passed with dropping’s under the roost. That day, two more droppings had blood, amount much less. Next day...
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    Fermented feeding

    FEED FERMENTERS, what is your typical feeding routine? Fermented once a day with unfermented available? Fermented twice a day? Do you see a decrease in total feed consumption with fermenting? Thanks!
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    PDZ vs agricultural lime

    Good morning. What would you recommend for a sand bottom enclosed and covered run, PDZ or lime? Also your rationale? Thanks!!
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    Sand for coop litter

    Hi, Does anyone use sand inside their coop? Wondering how you manage it. Do you use on the run as well? Thanks!
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    Speckled Sussex vs Swedish flower

    Hi, newbie here. I’ve been studying the breeds to determine what breeds I will keep in my small 8 hen flock next year (retirement gift to myself!) i am constantly drawn to the Swedish Flower and Speckled Sussex. What are the differences in the breeds? How are Roos? Thanks!!
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    New to forum

    Hi everyone. I’m so new to chickens I don’t have my chickens yet. We are preparing the ground for our coop and run. I will have a coop with a small run attached, and we plan on erecting a larger area from kennel fencing we have. I plan on perhaps 6 -8 hens to start. We live in CT. I welcome...
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