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    Chick has bump on legs. Bumblefoot?

    Today, one of my chicks looked lethargic and when I checked its legs, they have some sort of tiny bumps all over the legs. Any idea what caused it?
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    How many coop doors for 1000 chickens?

    I'm planning to build 40ft x 80ft chicken coop for about 500-1000 egg layers. The chickens will free range daily outside in the forest. How many automatic coop doors should I get? Or is there any other automatic system, so i don't have to get too many doors if i need them? Cheers!
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    Layer Breed (ISA brown) productivity age

    I am planning to adopt some spent hens from a nearby farm. They're isa brown around 2 years old. Does anybody have experience in raising isa brown or other layer breed more than 2 years old? I am planning to get about 10 chickens. How many eggs would I get per week from them?
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    Coop Lighting

    Hi there friends. Just wondering, have you experimented with different types of lightings in your coops? And did the lightings have any effect on the laying behavior or chicken’s health? Im planning to have some lights in my coop and keep it on at night so I can check on the flock. But i dont...
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    Selling fertile eggs for consumption

    Hi there, I am planning to sell some fertile eggs for consumption, any idea how to prevent the embryo from developing? Anyone has experience in this field? I've experimented by putting fresh eggs in the fridge for a few days at around 59F or 15C and then set them at room temperature for about 3...
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    Chickens are dying one by one. Please Help!

    My chickens are dying one by one. I don’t know what caused it. This is what i found so far: - no sign of injury or wound. - no sign of mites. - no sign of liquid/foam from eyes, nose or mouth. - no coughing/sneezing. - normal behavior, normal poop, normal appetite, normal laying behavior. -...
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