P: Have a small flock of four hens. All are 2-1/2 years old and have been together since birth. Recently three of the hens have "turned" on the fourth and appears they won't be satisfied until she's gone. They will not let her eat or drink in their presence. Any ideas?
Learn how to feed chickens for optimal egg production. Find out which are the best feeds for each life stage, learn tips to manage water and find out how to store and manage feed.
Guidelines for feeding small flocks of meat-type chickens. Includes a discussion of standard versus organic feeds, mixing feeds at home, and alternatives to traditional ingredients. This publication is available as a ...
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