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I have gathered 25 laying hens over the past couple of months. 9 were younger pullets and the rest were laying prior to me acquiring them. I am getting 5-7 eggs a day. Is this normal? They have access to oyster shell and get layer crumbles.

Looking for suggestions on bulk feed for CX. Would prefer yo get from feed mill. Or if you have a good recipe. Going to have 70 birds.

I have a 19 ft x 36 ft shed I have enclosed the front with wire. Instead of having one huge area I would like to divide it where my layers are in one spot and meat birds in another. What suggestions do you have??!

I am designing my coop and run for up to 20 layers. I have about every predator threat you can imagine. I am going to bury HWC, just curious how deep I should put it. Thought about doing a run of tin around the bottom as well, at least on the backside of runaway from our house. As far as my coop...

I really enjoy making my own tools that help me with my animals. I like that they are customizable for each individuals needs and can be improved upon for whatever needs be. I am trying to figure out a feeder for my meat chickens. I love the way the 5 gallon bucket feeders look. What kind of...

I am 4-6 weeks from processing 35 Cornish cross. I have been checking out shrink bags, and plucker attachments for drills. What are some tips you guys can give me!

When can I keep Cornish x in tractor 24/7 ? With Cornish x when is this possible? Do I need to make a box to lock them in at night? Or just tractor....will have one end Closed in with protection from elements.

Got 40 meat chicks in yesterday!! Most are doing well ! Any tips for brooder?

Torn between which to build. I have lots of predators in my area, and I can see making the low frame more predator proof. Putting in 40 meat birds, so going to do two tractors. All feedback welcome!

How big of a coop should I do for 40 meat chickens? Would a tractor set up be better or a coop that would be stationary?