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Thanks for the advice. No issues with my birds. They have free access to the Layena pellets and grit and oyster shell in separate feeders.

I've been feeding the Purina Layena (Oyster Strong formula w/ added omega-3) to my laying hens and mature rooster for 3-4 years now. I wasn't even aware of an "all flock" feed. Now I'm questioning whether I've been feeding my small flock appropriately. Would you recommend the "all flock" over...

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Ahh, yes. I checked out some information and photos about the OE Game characteristics and I can understand how he may have some of that in him. We adopted him over 4 years ago but he never has quite warmed up to me--though he will take treats from me-- and has successfully flogged me...

He came from a rescue. Perhaps you saw him on the rescue's FB page? That was 4 years ago, though.

I just want to pipe in quickly and thank ALL of you who are ready and happy to assist those of us who are still learning with your experience and knowledge. PEACE!

Thanks for the reply. Had I taken the time to delve deeper into the threads prior to posting this question I would have seen enough arguments for, against, and neutral to come to the same conclusion. :)

Okay, I'm admittedly just a little late to the ACV altar. What I want to know is how many of you EXPERIENCED chicken parents actually use it with your fowl, and how confident are you in its reported benefits? Thanks in advance!

"Because the heart beats under a covering of hair, of fur, feathers, or wings, it is, for that reason, to be of no account?" -Jean Paul Richter

So am I. I've had nothing but positive experiences in this forum. Thanks again, everyone!

Than you for the info!

Gasp! Nope, I'm too much of a candy-ass for that. I'm soooo glad I came to y'all for advice. I'm gonna have to pass on these and hold out for the breeds I know and am much more familiar with. Thanks for the eye-opener.

Seems to be the common consensus so far. Thanks for the info!

Her comb is almost nonexistent as far as I can tell. It's very small, flat and very dark brown or black.

I wondered about the possibility of that considering her size and shape. I'm more of a rookie when it comes to the vast majority of chicken breeds. Our very small flock consists of 2 Swedish flower hens , 2 Orpington hens, and a medium-sized turd of a roo (breed unknown). I'm hesitant to add...

The guy who has them now has only this hen, her babies, and a young rooster(we don;t know if he's the daddy of the chicks). He got the hen and roo before she went broody and hatched these younguns from someone else who was just going to let the birds go into the woods and fend for themselves. He...

Can anyone positively identify this hen? I imagine her chicks are mutts but I'd at least like some idea of what I'd be adopting if I accept them. Thanks in advance!

Thank you, Mary. You and cmom have given me hope. I'll be hitting my TSC tomorrow after work and picking some Permethrin up. I still welcome other tips for keeping the nasties at bay from other folks.

Unfortunately, the cockroaches come out after my birds have gone to roost.