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  1. virgil

    What do you feed your 3-4 month old chickens?

    I feed mine layer crumbles. They will also eat anything that will pass through a kitchen !!!!!!!!!!
  2. virgil

    OMG my chickens ATE Mice, HELP!!!!

    The insect spray and other chemicals should not be ingested by you or any other critters.
  3. virgil

    OMG my chickens ATE Mice, HELP!!!!

    Those baby mice were no more than a protein treat for your chickens. Nothing worse than a night crawler. Eat your eggs with pleasure.
  4. virgil

    what clues are there to know when a chicken is going to start laying eggs

    Usually hens will start laying not earlier than 18 weeks. 21 to 24 weeks is about average.
  5. virgil

    what clues are there to know when a chicken is going to start laying eggs

    Easiest way to build a nesting box is this: get an 18 gallon plastic storage tote with lid ($7); looking at the long side of tote, cut a hole in side towards one end. The hole should be the size of a sheet of notebook paper . there should be an inch or so of area left below the hole so bedding...
  6. virgil

    2 yr old rooster has gone psycho

    Best bet is to add him to dressing and dumplings. Cranberries on the side.
  7. virgil

    What do you feed your 3-4 month old chickens?

    My dozen gets fed everything. They are excellent garbage grinders. I would steer clear of scratch feed until they are full grown. They get the same stuff in the chick starter. They love cantaloupe !!!!!!!!!!
  8. virgil

    What time do chickens lay eggs??

    Pine shavings or clean straw works fine. An 18 gallon storage tub with lid works good for laying box. Cut a hole at one end of the side about 10" wide and 12" high. You can lift lid to get to eggs. This also makes a good brood box for a setting hen and eggs.
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