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    How finely to grind egg shells?

    How finely do folks grind up egg shells/oyster shells to feed to your hens? Is around 1/4"-1/2" fragments good (that's what I get just taking a potato masher to them), or does it need to be smaller? Are sharp edges an issue? Also, when do you start providing it? My ladies are just hitting four...
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    Quail treat planters?

    So now that I actually have quail and they're ADORABLE, I'm thinking of making a few mini-planters as treats that I can rotate in and out of their enclosure as they mow the plants down. Currently thinking of growing: Dutch clover Dandelions Basil Cat grass (aka common oats) Are these plants...
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    Thoughts on Bluebonnet Feeds?

    What it says on the tin: has anyone used and/or heard good or bad things about Bluebonnet Feeds? I'm eyeing hopefully-less-stinky-than-Purina feed options, and their 30% stater is looking pretty decent and reasonably priced, but I haven't seen anyone mentioning them on this board...
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    Questions ahead of my first flock!

    Hello! After weeks of lurking and reading posts/articles, I'm set to pick up my first two dozen jumbo brown eggs this coming weekend from a local breeder. I had a few questions as I get ready to start my little flock: 1) I bought Purina Gamebird Starter (the 30% protein one) before I started...
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