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  1. StefneyRSA

    Which of these two feeds would be better? And what do these values translate to in practice?

    I buy feed from my local feed store. In my country they have two categories to choose from: broiler and layer. Which of these would be the best option for a mixed flock of backyard Orpingtons? I have cockerels in a run by themselves, and they get to free range on the lawn an hour or two...
  2. kfsilver

    Older Hens--Switch From Layer?

    I have two hens getting into their golden years (they turn eight next month!) and four hens who are still active layers. One of my older ladies I am fairly certain only lays once every few months. My other is a Sumatra, and she will still lay every day for a week, go broody, then stop laying...
  3. EmilyEnns

    Introducing Chicks

    hey everyone! i’ve got a mixed flick that range from 19-12 weeks that all coexist together no problem. (took some time but it all worked out) now i brought home 15 littles just over 4 weeks old basically fully feathered! i have them in a large dog kennel in the coop to keep them separated and...
  4. HoffmanHomestead

    Mixed flock

    Hello. I have a mixed flock of 10 week old guineas, silver laced wyandotte,an easter egger rooster, and 6 sex link hens and 2 roosters that are almost 2 years old. I will be combing them all in the next couple weeks and need advice on the best feed for them all.
  5. Quailberries

    When can my girls go in the coop?

    I know the usual coop age is 4-6 weeks, but I've been hearing of people getting them out at 3 weeks or even younger successfully with heating, which we do have. We have 2 pullets who will be turning 4 weeks on Wednesday and another 2 that will be around 2 weeks on Wednesday. They are all...
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