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Currently have two small flocks that I'm hoping to integrate soon. There are two 2 yr Dominiques which seem docile and sweet and...

So I have a small group of 6 week chicks and a couple 2 yr hens. Will the younger ones move to layer feed 20 weeks (breeds are...

At what point can chicks start having yogurt and sourdough discard? Do they need grit with these? Chicks are almost 4 weeks.

Cracked egg and inside looked normal so I used it. Imperfections seemed only to be on the outside. I did notice the shell was thin though.

Thanks everyone. I ended up going with McMurray since they were closer and had the breed options I was looking for. Hopefully less...

I haven't done either of those yet. I guess I will try to crack it carefully and take a look inside. I had tossed out the previous weird...

I think it is safe to eat, I think it is just a little misfire in the shell. A good habit, is to open the egg into a bowl before...

the shells seem as strong as ever but I did notice the chickens have decided to dust bathe by their oyster shells and cover them. :rolleyes:

Is this egg on the bottom safe to eat? I've noticed eggs like this occurring more lately (must be from one hen) where it's almost vein-y...

Hmm. I do have the McMurray catalogue...

I definitely liked this option. I was pretty excited too when I saw their Australorp/Rhode Island Red cross, which is the two beds we...

Are there any reputable hatcheries that will ship 6 chicks and allow you to pick more than a single breed (often seems to be a 5 chicks...

I've noticed a Dominique frequently in the laying box when I collect eggs once a day. Today she was adjusting things around her like the...