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  1. poultryone

    More photos of the new babies

    The Rhode Island Red (RIR) breed is a most excellent choice. I love your pictures! Thanks for uploading.
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    how much oyster shells?

    Offer calcium supplements such as oyster shell free choice in a hopper. It's not like feed where you only give them a set amount at a time. The hens will consume the supplement when they need additional calcium and their systems will typically self regulate it.
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    Do chickens remember each other?

    In my experience, it depends on how long they were separated. I've taken a bird out for a month and reintroduced her with no problem, the other birds took her back with nary a look. Other times, I've taken out a chicken and had her have to go through the whole pecking order establishment a...
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    Egg color variation

    Occasionally, albeit rarely, a chicken's egg color can change slightly. This is generally an exception rather than the norm.
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    Shelless eggs

    If you are providing your hens with calcium, whether through supplements or cleaned and crushed up egg shells, then your next bet is stress. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors. It may be caused by heat stress due to the current summer weather, or if you have changed something recently...
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    loud chickens

    Yep, bribing the neighbors DEFINITELY is helpful. My chickens will make their "egg calls" when any one of them lays an egg. The layer will start making noise and it's really funny because the other hens will look a little confused and then they'll start mimicing her. Or, one of them will go...
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    my chickens are to a box of crickets from the pet store , as to.......

    I've done this a couple of times. My chickens love it. Or, I'll take them to my compost heap (traditionally, a no-no place for my chickens) and turn over part of the heap and let them go crazy on the bugs, roaches, etc.
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    Can this work for a waterer too?

    It could, so long as the hens are able to reach the water level comfortably. One potential problem is water becoming stagnant. Plus, algae and other scum may grow on the inside of the pipe and make it difficult to clean. However, it looks like an ingenious plan for sure!
  9. poultryone

    hens and chicks?

    My hens occasionally peck at it. Thankfully, it's considered non-toxic by the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Poison Control.
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    rehoming extra roosters

    One rooster for ever 10-15 hens is typically the norm for some backyard flocks. In terms of age, if you find someone who will take them it doesn't matter what age they are. Of course, the problem is finding someone who will take them. You could try posting flyers or ads at your local feed...
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    pop tart ice cream sandwiches

    Oh my goodness. That looks utterly delicious, especially in this summer heat. And so easy, too! Why didn't I ever think of this. I'm going to try this the next time I have pop tarts, for sure!
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    Help, duck trying to mate with the chickens..

    I would strongly suggest you separate your poultry species until the issue at hand dissipates. Ducks are larger and stronger than chickens and may be causing your chickens undue stress if the behavior is kept up. This, in turn, may cause your hens to stop laying or, even worse, cause physical...
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    What breed of goose that is friendly,non aggressive?

    In my experience, both Pilgrims and Sebastopols have a stronger tendency to be a little more docile. However, you should still keep an eye on them, especially if you're raising geese with young children about. Geese can become territorial and can inflict a tad bit of damage.
  14. poultryone

    Chicken playpen

    Thank you very much for sharing those pictures! Great design!
  15. poultryone

    How long do chicks need the medicated feed?

    Don't forget to give the hens sufficient time to pass the medication through their system before consuming their eggs!
  16. poultryone

    OS and Grit

    It never hurts to offer grit. While free-ranged hens don't necessarily need it as much, hens kept in a chicken coop or confined cage need a well-placed hopper full of grit at all times. It is necessary for proper food digestion.
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    BEST chicken feed recipe, ever.

    I am much more comfortable buying a commercially-formulated feed and knowing that it contains just the right amount of vitamins, minerals and protein. While mixing and formulating your own feed has its advantages, I find the process is typically more complicated and cost intensive than it first...
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    Cherries?

    Hi Scott. Your hens will be fine if you feed them cherries. As with feeding any sort of supplemental feed (such as fruit and kitchen scraps), be sure the extra feed given does not disproportionately outweigh the balanced, purpose-specific feed you are giving your chickens. This is especially...
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    Fertile eggs?

    A hen may remain fertile for several weeks after first being paired with a male chicken.
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    5 or 6 months of waiting over

    Congratulations! So exciting. Hens will lay daily, with the time of lay an hour later each day until the cycle reaches the end of the day. Then, the cycle will restart (often with the skipping of one day). Because your hens are new to the business of laying eggs, egg laying may be sporadic and...
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