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  1. LizzzyJo

    To Grit or not to Grit

    I have 10 month old orpingtons. They have a big run and free range about 2 hours every other day on my 3 acres. More on the weekends. I have tried buying them actual chicken grit before, but they never eat it. They eat kitchen scraps and whatever they find foraging besides their normal food. I...
  2. Pictorhens

    Scratch blocks

    hi, I’ve got a 20kg bag of scratch - I’m looking to make my own blocks for my 6 chickens. Is there any easy recipes on what to do? Does anyone have any idea what I need to do to bind it together and what extras I need to put in for flavour and nutrition? Thanks
  3. IslandGuy

    Need advice on food at funeral memorial service

    I know this isn't exactly chicken related but I have observed over time that everyone here is so clever and helpful I hope I am allowed to ask for help. No relatives nearby (most are estranged from me and each other) I took care of Mom and I think that's why everyone has kept their distance...
  4. Tanya22

    Can I feed my chicks Black Sesame Seeds?

    I have recently stopped giving my two chicks starter feed and have been trying to make a good seed mixture at home. Till now have incorporated 3 things in their homemade mix: Pearl Millet, Corn and Sunflower Seeds. I go with the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively and their poop seems to be fine and...
  5. castrbl

    whats a good feed that has 0 egg laying hormones?

    i need to switch my hen to a new feed but literally all feed in stores has egg laying hormones which i do not want. what are some organic, natural brands to look for?
  6. castrbl

    how spicy is too spicy?

    my hen loves spicy food. if i have something spicy she will jump into my plate for it. but im scared of it being too hot for her. can she have a little bit of something only mildly spicy? or no spice at all?
  7. Equiem

    Plumping up an underweight hen

    Took my poorly to the vets yesterday and she confirmed what I thought - she is too thin, despite going to sleep with a full crop every night The vet queried a metabolic problem but encouraged me to feed her to help her get to an acceptable weight I was wondering what the best foods are to...
  8. RandyTheRooster

    Rooster would rather starve than eat chicken food.

    So I have have a rooster who refuses to eat chicken feed, although he will eat table scraps. I keep a bowl of feed (changed every other day) in his coop, and feed him a treat (usually leftovers) once a day. I only feed him a small handful of treats estimated at 50-125 calories a day. In the...
  9. Thechickentrainer1999

    Question about...

    Is there anyway to get chickens to stop eating plastic and trying to eat nails? It's all in the yard and I don't know what to do. GOD bless.
  10. Keeperoflock

    Run Floor Coverage and Enclosing for Winterizing

    OK, so if you would please clear up my confusion. I have 15 7 month old pullets. I'm preparing to winterize and my concern is about the floor of the run. It's a 12 x 14 covered roof run with a dirt floor. Every night we go out and scrape up the poo from the floor of the run. I'm thinking...
  11. castrbl

    are there any foods that are toxic to chickens?

    my bird typically eats whatever im eating (vegan) but i get a little scared sometimes because i dont know if there are any foods they shouldnt have. is there anything they should not eat?
  12. castrbl

    suitable feed other than laying pellets?

    my chicken is reaching adulthood and im gonna be switching her off the baby feed when it runs out (which is soon) but i dont want her on commercial laying pellets. what food is suitable? ive heard cooked rice is good but i dont wanna have to make a bunch of rice constantly. would regular bird...
  13. Reilyjarm

    Daytime Free Range Questions

    Hi y’all! My flock is SO happy to now be “Free Ranging” out in what I call their chicken sanctuary! They go in their coop at night and by 8 o’clock am I hear them Coooooo coooo coooing for me to open the door so they can roam!! My questions are as followed, 1) Do they need food & water outside...
  14. castrbl

    is baby feed just ground up laying pellets?

    i had my chick on baby feed ever since i got her but now im sceptical ... i dont want her on laying pellets so if baby feed is just ground up laying pellets, please provide good replacements.
  15. st4rgut

    Chickens eat from bowl. Are they spoiled?

    Hi so it's not a big problem, but my chickens tend to waste a lot of food by scratching at and swiping their beaks in their food bowl. When the bowl is empty they'll complain until their bowl is refilled, even though there's lots lying on the ground. Should I keep filling the bowl or wait for...
  16. castrbl

    my baby chick's crop is full but she keeps eating

    my 4 week old chick's crop is very very full and slightly hard but not in a concerning way. her crop is REALLY full yet shes still trying to eat. is this okay?
  17. Thechickentrainer1999

    What is the best waterer to use?

    I'm finishing up my coop I'm building and I've been wanting to order the chicken automatic drinking cups but when I go to amazon reviews, they have very poor reviews. What should I do? Is there anything better than the automatic drinking cups? Should I get an outdoor garden fountain? I don't...
  18. R Ward

    Live Meat

    What is the most entertainment a chicken can give you? It's eating a treat. I would give my girls fruit and it was fun to watch them race around gathering up all the little pieces, racing each other to the next piece tossed on the ground. Last week I was clearing a wood pile when a medium size...
  19. Aliamelody

    best food for 10 weeks duckling

    Whats the best food for my 10 weeks ducklings? One of them have niacin defciently. Please help! How is it today? -screaming for some food^^-
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  20. Nellydog

    Nutritions??? What do chickens need

    What do chickens need in there diets? And the best food for them or should I mix my own food? I hear people talking about giving there chickens electro lights but what is that and why do they need it? Can I buy it at a feed store? I want to know everything about a chickens diet before I go and...
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