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  1. Princess Lay- A

    When is it safe to start layer feed

    I have 6 hens ( 2 that are 19 weeks and 4 that are 18 weeks ). They have been very vocal and squatting when I enter the run. Nesting Boxes are set up and they have had access to them for 4 weeks. They are all on Starter/grower and would like yo know when is a good time to start Layer feed. When...
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    When should my pullets have access to the nesting boxes

    My pullets are 14 weeks old , when should I open up the nesting boxes so they can get used to them?
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    is it safe

    I have left over chick grower , my girls are now 16 weeks , is it safe to mix the remaining chick feed with the layer feed? Hate to throw it out ( seems like a waste of money )
  4. Princess Lay- A

    Where does everyone buy their feed from

    Hey everyone, I'm located in Roanoke, VA and was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy feed and or grains in 50lb bags. I currently buy from a farm but its 90 minutes from my house ,I was looking for something closer. Thanks:)🐔
  5. Princess Lay- A

    What are your thoughts

    I feed my girls fermented food in the morning and by late afternoon it’s gone. I have a feeder that they can eat grower feed in it , my question is , I work nights and close the feeder before I leave for work and the girls have not roosted yet, I don’t want to leave opens food out overnight...
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    Am i feeding enough

    I have 6 (7 week) chicks, I ferment 1+ 3/4 cups of food in quart mason jar. I feed them 2 mason jars a day which they finish by the afternoon . They free range during the day. Should I be feeding them more of the fermented food being that they finish it all by the afternoon or are they getting...
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    Is it ok to feed chickens once a day

    I have 6 5 weeks old chicks. I feed them fermented food in the morning and they free range thru out the day. I leave food in coop overnight. I have noticed the fermented feed they usually finish before going to roost and they don't touch the food overnight. Is it ok to feed just once a day or...
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    Chicks won’t come out of coop

    I have 6, 5 week old chicks that were moved to the coop a week ago ( temps are u. The 80’s during the day and 60’s at night. They’re eating and acting fine but they mostly stay in the coop and will only come out when I go in the run or they see my dog. Will they start venturing out and staying...
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    Do they still need a Heat Lamp

    I have 4 week old chicks that do not have a light during the day and are eating and acting fine. My questions are do they still need a heat lamp if the room they are in never goes below 60 degrees? they have been going out during the day for a couple of hours ( i keep them in the coop everyday...
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    Need tips or tricks for getting chicks to eat

    I need some tips , tricks or advice please ! I have 6 chicks that are a week old . They’re eating organic crumble just fine. I want them to eat fermented feed due to the health benefits but they absolutely won’t touch it . Any ideas on How to get them to eat it . I have tried fermenting their...
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    Feeding twice a day

    Does Anyone just feed their hens twice a day and not leave out food? I've read that some people who ferment their food don't leave food out and just feed their hens twice a day. What's your opinion on this
  12. Princess Lay- A

    Do I need a permit ?

    Hello, I am interested in knowing if I need a permit and if there is a fee to keep chickens in Roanoke City. I have read that the county requires it but, I can't find any information on the city. I am located off of Hershberger RD.
  13. Princess Lay- A

    soon to be chicken owner

    Hi everyone! I am a soon to be new chicken owner and have a question about Berries, I have a tree in my back yard that drops small Blue berries ( they look blue and he insides are purple when you squish them ) i am planning on putting my coop and run in that area and wanted to know if its safe...
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