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QuestionCan I make my own feeds?Community AnswerYes, you can make your own chicken feed. You can use a variety of nuts and grains, like bread, sunflower seeds, cereal and dried corn.
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QuestionCan chickens eat chicken?Community AnswerYes, adult chickens can eat pretty much anything, although some people find it unsettling.
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QuestionWhat foods are dangerous to chickens?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererDon’t feed your chickens citrus fruits, salty foods, rhubarb, chocolate, onions, garlic, lawn mower clippings, uncooked beans, avocadoes, raw eggs, sugar/candy or raw green potato peels.
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QuestionWhat does finisher do for broiler chickens?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererFinish is similar to grower feed. It contains more protein and gives the nutrients to help the chickens grow bigger and faster.
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QuestionHow do you find the age of broiler chicks?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererYoung 1 week old chicks should have no feathers and just fluff. As they reach 2 weeks old, they should start to grow feathers. Once they only have fluff on their heads, they should be 10 weeks old.
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QuestionWhy is broiler grower feed more effective than broiler starter feed?Community AnswerStarter feed has a higher protein content than grower feed, and it's more expensive. Higher protein can negatively affect the maturing process.
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QuestionHow much does housing cost?Community AnswerDepending on how many birds you have, a chicken coop can range from $100 to $2000 USD. The more expensive housing is typically the better, because cheap coops can be susceptible to predators.
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QuestionHow much feed should each adult chicken be fed each day or should they have continual access to feed?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererChickens eat of their free will so they don't have a set amount of food to be given. Fill up their food bowl and give it to them. It's good to have all day access to their feed but it may not be needed. Chickens usually only eat in the morning when they are most hungry. Take the food away at night to prevent rodent infestations and bugs getting to the food.
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QuestionIf the chickens don't want to eat their food, what should I do?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererGive them time. They might get hungry later on. If they still don't eat, they may be sick, so look for any possible signs.
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QuestionHow long do I give my chicken the antibiotics for? \Community AnswerThe course of most antibiotics is six weeks. Ask your vet for advice.
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QuestionMy chick has something like a wound at the edge of its beak. What should I do?BudgietweetCommunity AnswerYou should go to your vet as soon as possible.
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QuestionIs watermelon good for chickens?Community AnswerWatermelon is a good option, especially in the summer, because it has so much water in it and keeps chickens hydrated. Just make sure you never feed your chickens any type of poultry or eggs.
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QuestionWill chicken scratch that falls out of the feeder and consumed by chickens off hen house floor hurt the chickens?Lmmortal48Community AnswerNo, all food's good food to them. They will eat all kinds of things; if it's bad, they will generally spit it out.
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QuestionAre sunflower seeds okay for chickens?David OakleyCommunity AnswerSunflowers seeds are a good treat for your chickens, but the black ones in particular are high in oil so limit it to just a few.
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QuestionHow long do hens stop laying?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererOn average, hens stop laying for 6 to 8 weeks when they go through molt.
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QuestionMy silkie chickens are about 28 weeks old. I feed them layer pellets and mash later, is this okay?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererThis is perfectly fine. There is no issue feeding your chickens layer pellets as long as they're at least 20 weeks old.
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QuestionCan chickens eat raw potato peels?Community AnswerYes, chickens can eat potato peels.
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QuestionIf my hen stops laying eggs what should I do?Community AnswerHens will take breaks laying eggs every now and then from a couple of days to a week. But it could just be getting to old age or it is stressed out too much. Give it time before deciding it has stopped laying eggs.
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QuestionCan I feed chickens food scraps mixed with chicken meal?Community AnswerIt is okay to feed your chickens food scraps as long as the food is safe for chickens (if unsure about a certain food, check online). You always want to have fresh feed available for them, though, and just throw out the scraps as a treat.
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QuestionHow do I get my chickens to lay larger eggs?Community AnswerThe only way to safely make your hen lay larger eggs is by providing her with everything she needs. Other methods of making hens lay larger eggs than they are able are dangerous for your hen and should always be avoided.
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QuestionWhat can chickens eat safely?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererChickens can eat a whole array of different foods, including table scraps, fruits, pasta, lentils and vegetables. It's easier to research a list of foods chickens cannot eat rather than the foods they can.
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QuestionMy chicks are suffering with coccidiosis, and I have lost 200 chicks within one month. What advice can you give me?Community AnswerYou can buy medicated feed at many feed stores and pet stores that prevents coccidiosis. To prevent any chicks who are healthy from getting it, you can add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per gallon of water.
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QuestionI want to sell eggs so should I buy grown hens?LittleJennyWrenCommunity AnswerNo, get pullets. Pullet hens are hens that have just started laying, they'll last you forever, unlike adult hens which lay for a shorter amount of time.
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QuestionWhen do I start feeding grit?LittleJennyWrenCommunity AnswerYou do not need to feed your hens grit, and it can be risky business. If you really want to feed them grit, wait until they're approximately 1 year old.
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QuestionIs there any problem when I give my chicken cracked maize meal?LittleJennyWrenCommunity AnswerNo, there is no problem with doing that. Corn is very digestible for hens and is healthy.
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QuestionCan we mix broiler finisher with layer chicks and adult chicken grains?LittleJennyWrenCommunity AnswerOf course, as long as you are not feeding it to chicks. (Chicks could choke on the adult grain.)
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