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    Raising mealworms

    I just started a mealworm farm 2 weeks ago. Does anybody know how big they get before they turn into a pupa? Mine range from 0.5” to 1.5”.
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    Grass for grazing box

    I want to make a grazing box to put in the run but I’ve noticed a lot of grass seeds are coated with fertilizers and chemicals. Are these safe for chickens? I also want to fill in some dead patches in my lawn when my girls do free range. Does anyone have any recommendations on a brand of grass...
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    First egg!

    After 22 weeks, we finally got our first egg! 🥚 It was from Pearly. My sweet little scaredy cat and the late bloomer. I wonder when the other girls will start laying.
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    NN with pale comb

    I have 2 19 week old NN turkens. The black one is slightly smaller and her comb and wattles are smaller and paler than the yellow NN. They're both eating the same things and neither have started laying yet. Should I be concerned about this?
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    Young pullets eating oyster shells

    I have three 18 week old and three 14 week old pullets. The 18 week olds haven’t started laying yet but I put some oyster shells out for them so they can eat it if they want it. However it seems like all the girls are eating them like treats. Should I take it away? Right now they’re all on...
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    Clam and mussel shells

    I have a lot of clam and mussel shells in my area. How do I treat them to feed my chickens? Do they need to be rinsed so their not too salty?
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    New to chickens

    Hi everyone! I’m new to raising chickens and have 3 3 month old chicks and 3 2 month old chicks. I have a mix of naked neck turkens, Rhode Island Red, and novogen brown. They’ve been so much fun and the older girls love their younger sisters! I have a ton of questions so reading these forums...
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