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    Howdee. 35 meat birds, and new farmer.

    Hi! I just process my first round of meat birds. I fed 50 birds mostly organic and soy/corn free. It’s almost $1/lb. I would recommend watching for sales at coastal or similar stores and stocking up or trying to buy bulk and sharing with someone. $1/lb is not an economical way to go. Also...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Hi all, I wanted to update you on my chicks. After much ado and talking to so many people I decided they were looking ok and getting along pretty well. I did get to see my friends chickens from the same batch and mine didn’t look night and day different. So I continued on feeding them and...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Here are some still shots, I am checking on them incessantly. Does this look normal/abnormal for anyone able to take a second look? Thank you!
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Thank you very much for this insight. I am struggling with how to keep it warm enough, since it’s an uninsulated coop. They were in the garage for first two weeks but outgrew that set up. Add another heat lamp maybe? I kept it low thinking since they were still bunched under it they needed...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    We are in PNW. We had a frost two nights ago…birds seem to be faring the cold well with the more ventilated set up thankfully. Yesterday at 70 was an off day, we’re back to 50s and nights in 30s today. I’ve tried to watch a bunch of videos about broilers at this age. It does seem that my...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am going to keep observing. I really thought we were at the point of needing to cull them all today, it seemed they were so inactive. Something I read said at any given point 1/3 should be eating 1/3 resting and 1/3 drinking. I had lots of resting...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Here are the chicks I talked to the two local vets that treat chickens. It’s out of their scope. I am having a hard time seeing them make it comfortably another 4.5 weeks. Looking for advice on gauging their comfort level/quality of life. Thank you
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Unfortunately it’s many of my 48 broilers. My brooder is on the warmer side. I think my issue was ventilation, we’ve had a cold spring and I had the brooder too closed up trying to provide a cozy environment. I am not sure I can get a video up in the next day but will don’t as soon as I can...
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    Waterbelly in broiler chicks

    Hi, I think my 3 week old freedom ranger color yield broilers have Waterbelly. Swollen area under bum, a bit of panting/heavy breathing. They are eating and pooping fine. Is there anything I can do for them? I fear they are uncomfortable. From my research there isn’t a cure. I’m waiting to...
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    the first year of Soy Free Eggs

    Oh wow! I'm late to the conversation. I see some other discussions going, I'll check those out. Thank you!!
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    the first year of Soy Free Eggs

    Hi so much to understand! I looked at New Country Organics and they use peas and corn...does the rest of their product make it stand out over something like Scratch and Peck Organic Feed? Thank you!
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