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  1. A

    High protein/high nutrition winter feed supplement

    In an effort to get away from adding water soluble vitamins in my dedicated 5 gal waterer, as it gums everything up and has to be dumped once a day I went in search of other options. Organic kelp meal was the answer based on my research, delivered via free-choice. The chickens enjoy it on...
  2. TheTinyHen

    Not Eating Feed - Help Please!

    I have six hens but one is not eating the feed. I don't believe this is a new phenomenon as she is the smallest. I am feeding all six grower pellets because she is not laying yet. She will eat everything (watermelon, corn cobs, scratch, grapes, etc..) but not the feed. This morning I even...
  3. PedsNurseSC

    HELP! My chicken ate...

    Help!! My chicken ate the plastic ring off of a bologna slice two weeks ago and has yet to pass it! I know it is stuck in her crop since she swallowed it with lightning speed!! :tongue I have been so worried!! Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
  4. EggMan207

    Getting better flavor from the eggs/darker yolks

    Does anyone have any tips on what to feed the hens to make the eggs more flavorful or health? I think they are good now, but looking to make them better (the yolks are sometimes yellow and sometimes a are dark, almost orange color). I sell my eggs locally and people like the darker yolks and the...
  5. M

    Diy Pigeon Feed?

    Hello Everyone! I have many pigeons and feel like they are not getting the proper nutrition from the bird seed I am giving them. I am interested in making my own pigeon feed, and have heard of others doing it, would you share any recipes you have used or heard of others using? Thank you!
  6. BirdRN

    Egg Bound AGAIN

    Hi, I have lost two of my hens within the last 3 months from being egg bound. One was a Buff Orpington and the other a Red Star. I researched this website and believe this is what happened to them. They eat normal chicken feed, for laying hens, bought from Tractor Supply. Plus I occasionally...
  7. C

    Clare Skelton; I'm pleased to join

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Had chickens forever (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Over 100 (3) What breeds do you have? Wyandottes, various colour, millefleur, mottled, chocolate-blue (mauve) partridge, spangled (4) How did you find out about...
  8. R

    A few things...

    Hi Very new to chickens but I rehomed 8 ex batts on Saturday. I'm keen to encourage feather growth and obviously strengthen their overall health. They don't seem keen to eat anything green or their own eggs. We don't eat eggs so there is plenty for them. . Ive already lost one as she had a...
  9. Thefamilyroom

    Back in the Saddle

    Hi I'm Denise. I've had chickens before, took a 3-4 year break in transition to moving and am getting ready to pick up a dozen to bring home Wednesday. I find them very enjoyable and love the eggs they produce. I DO have a few concerns about free ranging. I strongly believe in the benefit of...
  10. Yooperducker

    Feeding schedule for Ducks?

    I have six female ducks that are 12 weeks old. What is the progression for feed (protein) requirements as they get older and approach laying age? They were on a high protein chick starter than moved to an 16-18 % protein. I am using organic non GMO Mash. There seem to be several options...
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