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What do you feed your hens during their breeding seasons? I had them on layer mash until the rooster was introduced, he was fed scratch, the girls forgot the mash and ate about 3 of 8 seeds from the scratch, hence 5 seeds wasted. From a 30 kg bag about 17 kg is wasted and I am kinda tired of...

I lost one of my 3 wk old Light Sussex chickens about an hour ago. I had them (3) in my finished new quail coop giving it a test drive for me and they were crying to be put to bed in their normal spots. I went out to put a bit of lucerne dust in the corner and tell them they were camping out...

How do 3 hens all the same size and breed lay eggs so different? please explain as Mz Hanson is opt to say. The Owl. ps: I have a video link.

Well, I have had Apollo, a Buff Orpington Bantam, in my Incubrooder for 2 weeks now. Temps been 37c, true temp is 29c, using a 100 watt bulb and he has progressed perfectly. He has been having a run since 10 days old in the pen and he goes to his new home tomorrow. He has road tested my mobile...

Is there anywhere in Australia where I would be able to get my hands on a pair of Buckeye hens? I have Australorps and they would sit perfectly in both compatability with my hens and hardiness in my cold climate. The Owl.