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sadie's avatar

This took some time to write... thanks! I tend to not do controlled inputs and just let them be chickens and find their own food but if you don't have the land this is a great list. Happy chickens, healthy eggs, happy humans.

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Maurice Daher, CNS's avatar

Thank you for your kind message. Yes, I could give them all the land I have, it’s just been tough since I got them, as Duke (my dog) thinks they are food still - LOL.. in time I will let them free to roam better, but in the meantime, they are getting everything I mentioned.

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Akgrrrl's avatar

Maurice this is the best article so full of purpose. Thankyou for your research and for sharing. I incubated 7 "found" barnyard eggs in March Brrrr here in Alaska hoping to chickstart my summer. Now, 4 hens and a roo, I have 3 (three!) lists of "ultimate feed" protocols taped to my fridge From various recommendations at the feed store. YOUR list is just what I needed. wanted.

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Maurice Daher, CNS's avatar

Thank you for your kind message, and glad everything is going as planned. Happy Chicken, excellent egg quality

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Joanne Albrecht's avatar

Thank you! However one question. Does using garlic affect the taste of the eggs?

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Maurice Daher, CNS's avatar

I been feeding them Garlic for immunity more than anything, with mint, and orageno, no changes in taste that I've noticed

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Keren@Olive Tree Olympia's avatar

Maurice ! I love you ❤️! You make me want to raise chickens !!🐓 😂

Do you have your own chickens yet ??

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Maurice Daher, CNS's avatar

Yes, just got them about 6 days ago, and been feeding them, what I input into the article so far..

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Akgrrrl's avatar

I was instructed by the farm where I got my random eggs to put the acv in water when my chicks hatched specifically so their little butts didnt get clogged up as they transitioned from infant chick formula to real foods. Just sharing.

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Kenneth's avatar

Priceless information. Thank you so very much. Great insights.

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PJ's avatar

Saving this one!

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Vinnie's avatar

Seems Humans 'gonna be treated similarly very soon!!

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Maurice Daher, CNS's avatar

100% - less than few years it will be world wide…

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bee man's avatar

Thank you.You just reinforced why I have chickens?They're running around now.Eating ticks and everything else.I don't like

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