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You've got quite a collection of genes here. To start with, both parents should have the genes to be black all over. That's one major... -
Chicks should have four appearances, with about equal number of each kind: males, black with white barring, carry lavender and chocolate...
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StefneyRSA reacted to Ridgerunner's post in the thread Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop? with
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Until they are ready to sleep on the roost they generally sleep in a group on the floor. I've had some start roosting at night as young... -
StefneyRSA reacted to EmmaDonovan's post in the thread Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop? with Love.
Our flock of fifteen sleeps in a big fluffy pile in the pine shavings despite having lovely custom-made roosts that they use during the...
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StefneyRSA reacted to debid's post in the thread Why do my Orpingtons prefer to huddle together on the floor instead of roosting or using their nests at night? How should I design their coop? with Love.
I just wanted to add that the nest box entrances being close to the floor and the roosts being above that height will encourage them to...
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StefneyRSA reacted to Kiki's post in the thread Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means? with Like.
I prefer feeding a layer type feed and not giving them a choice to eat oyster shell on the side. There are a ton of threads here with...
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StefneyRSA reacted to Kiki's post in the thread Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means? with Like.
These two links are both good resources full of information...
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StefneyRSA reacted to Kiki's post in the thread Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means? with Like.
Can you view this? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upDVFXEQPK8PUIF6Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit#gid=0 Notice the tabs at...
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StefneyRSA posted the thread Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means? in Feeding & Watering Your Flock.I am new to chickens, I have a flock of 8 Orpingtons (2 x full size pullets, 1 x bantam cockerel, the rest are all bantam POL hens and...
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StefneyRSA reacted to FrostRanger's post in the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING! with Like.
I'd just keep everyone on grower mash and have oyster shells available on the side for anyone who needs it. Any attempt to have specific...
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StefneyRSA reacted to TooCheep's post in the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING! with Like.
I'll offer a different piece of advice. Please add your general location to your profile. Many answers vary based on location...
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StefneyRSA reacted to Ridgerunner's post in the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING! with Like.
No. They need calcium for the eggshells. It does not have to be oyster shell. They can get calcium from some of the plants and some...
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StefneyRSA replied to the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!.Awww thanks for your kind response and the video link, I appreciate it!
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StefneyRSA reacted to Sequoia Raven Bird Farms's post in the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING! with Like.
Hello Stefney, first of all your birds are 😍 beautiful. My advice is to try to be calm lol. It might seem silly but in the beginning...
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StefneyRSA replied to the thread Any and all advice for a brand new chicken owner: I know NOTHING!.Wow!! Thank you SO SO much for the detailed response! What an interesting read! So one of my pullets just laid two eggs last night, so...
