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    Fermented Alfalfa Cubes How To

    It's still winter here in the midwest, so I've been trying to get my hens to eat alfalfa pellets. I've been adding it to their mix (I mix my own feed). But it seems they don't like it, because I find lots of un-consumed alfalfa pellets on the ground, in the run. Perhaps, fermenting will make...
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    Chamber sealer for egg preservation

    I've been doing a bit of research lately, on preservation techniques. It seems the most common preservation technique is scrambled/frozen eggs. I will be trying water glassing. But, I'm most curious about vacuum sealing. I have a vacuum sealer, but it doesn't work well for liquids because...
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    Calcium additive

    I've been reading with great interest, this feed. I've also heard some chicken owners say that by feeding egg shells to their flock, the flock develops a taste for the shells, and will eat their own eggs. I'd be curious to know your thoughts. My flock is about 14 weeks old, and should begin...
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    2-day old chick behaving very strangely

    Hello. I just received my baby chicks from a reputable online source. Of the 15 I ordered, all are doing fine, except for one. The minute I removed the baby from the shipping box into my brooder I knew something wasn't right. The chick seemed to not be able to lift its head, and when she...
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    Best Protector dog breeds

    Does anyone have insight into which canine breeds make good predator protectors for the flock? I've been doing a lot research on how to introduce dogs to your flock, to act as guardians against predators. I'd also like to adopt a rescue from a local shelter. The question though, is that most...
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    New here

    Hello everyone. I'm new here, and I'm glad to have found this forum. I don't have a flock yet, and have never owned chicks. So this is new territory for me, but I'm not intimidated, and I'm looking forward to the experience. I'm in the planning phase for my coop, and right now I want to make...
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