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Ah, that's funny. Chicken tv means us watching them and their antics. When I volunteered at the zoo rehab, we kept ants out of feed by placing the dish inside a small but wider container (like a planter bottom) filled with water (although I know sometimes ants will form a raft). I have heard...

Ya, hawks are a major danger. They got my neighbors bantam rooster. I have a lot of trees and bushes the chickens seem to stay under and then they RUN across the open areas. I think having my dogs out there actually detours a lot of predation. But I know we will eventually have some losses. We...

I just put out enough FF to last through the day so they get free choice always. Once in a while I have to refill in the late afternoon because all of my 33+ birds are still growing. So I am not at a steady level yet. And I put it in the shade so it doesn't dry out too much. Some people do...

I think most layer feeds have around 16% protein. I use an all flock which gives me 21% protein and oyster shell on the side. When I have chicks I use game bird starter which (this brand) has 28% protein. I also like to use the higher protein when they are in molt. Sounds like some of your...

Hi, I have only heard good things about the Layena, so this is interesting. I don't know the answer but thought I would relay an article I read... https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems Hope it helps a little. Good luck! eta: I don't actually use that product...