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I have been having problems with darn dogs and foxes and other predators. I need somthing that can live side by side with the chickens and protect them. I thought maybe an ostrich might be good. Any ideas?

Hi, I need to know how i can be sure that my chicks are growing at proper rates. Since i make my own feed, i need to test its' quality in terms of growth rate. What should their weight be after 2 weeks? I use raw lentils as the main ingredient for high protein.

Ok, it is very important for me to know if my chicks are growing at the proper rate. I make my own mixtures and i use lentils as the main source of protein. My mix contains 18% protein and i feed them 2 seperate meals of grass/greens daily. The chicks I have all are mixed, i have no single...

I was wondering, should i keep the light on longer into the night so they can eat more to grow? Or is it bad to keep them up too long? and if I can keep them up, how long? my chicks are 11 days old now

Ok, I make my own feed for my baby chicks. I have a complete mixture for them but it doesnt include natural grass. What is the name of the machine that can cut up grass, leaves , etc.. into tiny pieces? This way i can give them fresh pasture on a daily basis. Any ideas? I mean i tried a blender...

Ok I had my chicks beggin piping on the 21st day. I have put 300 eggs in the incubator (gqf 1502 sportsman). I aalways do 1 set each time. Now, from day 21 till day 23, about 70% hatched, and the rest from day 23 to day 24 or 25. Is that normal for the hatch to drag till day 25? I mean i always...

Its day 21, the piping started 10 hours ago. When do i open the door incubator and begin to take the chicks out?

I was always wondering if it is safe to grind up organic wheat and blend it with milk and other ingredients to make a nice healthy shake. Anybody with knowledge or experience regarding this matter? Thanks

Ok, I have looked through so many recipes and focused on single ingredients. What i was unable to understand was how does roasting or cooking an ingredient increase its protein content and somtimes decrease? Its getting confusing... Sunflower seed kernels have 22 g of protein raw, another...

Hi, I am making my own feed for my new born chicks. After doing thorough research, I decided to put sunflower seeds as one of the ingredients. Now i have 2 questions: 1. Does it have to be just the kernel without the shell or can I put the shell in the mix as well? ( I have a machine that will...

Hi, I was told by someone that it is possible to candel eggs to see if they are fertile before starting to incubate them? Basically after the mother lays the egg... How is that done?

Hi, i am looking for pure bred parent stock Leghorn and RiR Layers. But I am not sure what specific details to look for to be able to identify them as pure bred. Obviously only by breeding but can anyone post pictures or give me some details to help me out on my hunt. Thanks

I have been trying to come up with my own organic chick starter. I just need help on the recipe and if anyone has any excellent websites that give specific information. And if anyone knows a good website for organic nutritional information on seeds and vegetables. Thanks

This morning i went down to check on themm like i do every morning. 5 chicks are dead and there are like 10 others that can't walk well. They all have the same problem. The first one that died out of them couldnt walk well. They are all healthy and i feed them wheat and clean water at all times...

Hi, I was told that new born birds need their parent to be fed. I heard that they cannot eat on their own in the beginning. Is this true? and if so how do you feed them?

Hi, I am trying to immitate the GQF Cabinet Model Setting Tray (or Hatching Tray) but i need to know the measurements and if the flooring is just wire. Thanks Here is the link to it: https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=138#

I have a problem with my chicks. They just keep making a mess in the waterers and feeders by moving the wood shavings around. I would like to have theirt water and food clean at all times. What are some alternatives to wood shavings? or should i put plastic or somthing over the wood shavings?

Hi, i have the 1502 sportsman and i use it to hatch eggs 1 time and not in a cycle. So basically i place 300 eggs every 21 days. I need to make hatcher trays for the first 3 racks because it doesnt have any. I was think of using aluminum, but does the bottom of the tray need to be wire or can it...

I have been feeding my baby chicks organic wheat mixed with a little grit. This is a very healthy and highly concentrated wheat. I am not sure what else to mix, any suggestions? and how much grit do i need to put? Btw they are 2-3 days old. (do they need grit at that age?) and does grit have any...

Hi, this is the first time I raise baby chicks and im not sure what to do exactly. First off i wana raise them naturally without medication, so what do i need to feed them to be strong? What should I do for them to grow strong and stay healthy? What I am feeding them is organic wheat (...