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  1. Princess Lay-a

    Diatomaceous Earth granules?

    I found some diatomaceous earth, but in granule form. It does say "100% diatomaceous earth" on the bag. So, there is no silicone or other stuff. But it was not food grade. Is this still ok for the chickens who are now 10-11 weeks old?
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    Lost our first....

    Having 77 so far we had been doing great. But the llama shed we planned to convert to a coop broke during the move. So we are a week behind in getting the chickens into their new digs. So far they have been in a 6ft by 14 ft brooder and doing fine. Today I found one listless and her eyes were...
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    Free ranging on 20 acres?

    Hi, I'm a newbie and have a few questions about free ranging. Our chickens are nearly 6-7 weeks old, there are 77. We also have 9 llamas, 4 goats and 3 sheep. They have all done well with wild geese and pheasants on our other pasture. So I believe they will be accepting of the chickens. We plan...
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    Too funny, new food frenzy!

    I had nectarine that was getting far too soft. I washed it and took it to the chickens to see what they thought of it. They were very peacefully preening and wandering in the brooder. I dropped it in and they scattered, then stood rock still ...looking at this invader with deep...
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    Have a good few of these...what are they?

    I have boys and girls, but not sure what breed or mix. Ideas?? I also have a few of these all gray girls.
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    Othello and Desdemona!

    Our male polish, Othello. He's about 13 weeks old. He thinks he is the boss of the brooder! This is Desdemona! She about 11 weeks old. Very sweet and shy!
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    My! How they have grown!!

    We got our 1-2 week old chicks at the end of May and what a difference a month makes! Here are the chicks a few days after we got them in their VERY large brooder. We had 77 total. Here are the chicks (though most are at the opposite side of the brooder) after a month of love and lots of...
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    Ouch! Wearing shorts can be hazardous!

    Walking amongst my 5 week old chicks while wearing shorts today and found that chicks can be heck on your legs if they spot a mole or anything obviously not skin! YOW!!!
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    White light, red light..Is the "veil" lifted?

    I have been using a 250 watt red bulb the past 2.5 weeks and all has been well. Raising it so as to reduce the brooder temp. I thought about putting in lower watt white bulb to getting them use to cooler temps. I went in while they were sleepy and switched out the bulbs. Within 30 seconds they...
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    Coffee chaff! I did it!

    I read about using coffee chaff instead of pine shavings on Mother Earth News : http://www.motherearthnews.com/Happy-Homesteader/Coffee-Chaff-Chicken-Coop-Litter.aspx I called our local roaster and picked up two bags that they were happy to get rid of. I dropped a few pans full in their...
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    Off grid light source?

    We will be fencing the llamas pasture and setting up the coop in the next two weeks. The chicks will be around 4-5 weeks old and two will be older, 11 weeks. Many of the littlest ones are nearly fully feathered already! We do have colder nights still, but it should change dramatically this...
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    Ls-50?

    My BIL mentioned LS-50 for respiratory infections. I have 77 chicks, no one is sick. There is lots of room and they will be free range when they are older. All are doing extremely well. Is this recommended by most chicken folks as a precautionary thing or only if I see there is a problem? He...
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    My boys and their chicks!

    The boys are having such a great time with their chickens! Raffi and Clucky!! Gabe and Quasi!! Our bunny, Ichiro with the chicks for the firs time!
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    Dark bottom?

    I noticed that my Turken's bottom is lightly downy (no feathers) and her skin is fairly transparent. Under her skin it looks quite dark. She eats and poops fine from what I have seen. Her crop was pretty stuffed at one point, but is smaller and soft now. The dark area is about the size of her...
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    Crazy Chicken Lady (Man) Call~~ you know you got one....

    I call "Llama, llama, llama!! When I go to to see my llamas and sheep, and goat. They hear that and are on the run for treats. I have been using a call to get the chicks use to my voice when food is coming, something they can recognize if the are further off foraging. Higher pitched and...
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    What breed #3!

    Last two for the day! Hmmm? Not sure at all. Very squawky!
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    What breed #2!

    Here's a few more to ponder on! I'm suspecting Leghorn? Though I have few that are the same color and larger. I noticed some having feathers that look a little ruffly and some with sparse black dots here and there. Buff Orpington? Barred Rock? These are feisty! RIR? She is very red, I...
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    What breed #1!

    I have a 77 chicks! So I'll divide the pics between a few posts...plus I may not get to all the different buggers I have in a timely fashion! I think this is a Silver Spangled Hamburg..only because I saw one identical posted on the chick board. Whatta you think? This is Clucky! He's my...
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    Another chick-grit question~~

    I bought some of the fine indoor bird grit at Wally World and put it in a free choice container. I have some birds that have to be older than some others, some are puff balls and others are much larger and very feathered. I decided to add some fresh veggies diced up on the menu. They have...
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    Brooder expansion pics and "what kind is that chick" questions?

    Here is what we did since we got far more chicks than what we first expected! Our play yards were opened all the way and we added more chicken wire for the roof. They are still in the garage for the next 3 to 4 weeks since MT gets chiller Spring times than most of the country. There is tons...
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