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Can I Keep Chicks & Ducklings Together? Is Chick Grit Necessary? Can I Use Straw In My Coop? What Do

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Can I keep chicks and ducklings together? You might be surprised at my answer. It's Wednesday, which means I answer your questions about keeping chickens.    If you've wondered: Whether you can keep chicks and ducklings together in the same brooder If chick grit is necessary (and where to buy it) What you should do with a hen's first egg How to deal with an overly-bossy hen If straw is a good idea to use in coops then you're in the right place.   You'll learn: Why it's not the best idea to keep your chicks and ducklings together When you should always provide chick grit Common misconceptions about a hen's first egg The real deal about using straw in your coop (and other options) The simplest way to deal with a hen that's causing pecking order drama (and why she's that way in the first place) Links We Discuss Where to buy brewer's yeast Game bird feed Where to buy a chicken apron (for hens missing feathers) The feather fixer brand I recommend Where to buy chicken grit Where to buy chick grit (small enough for baby chicks)   Transcript Coming soon.

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Maat

Maat

Struggling financially? Trying to maintain your homestead? Trying to figure out what to make for dinner?

So am I. Welcome to FrugalChicken.

Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader, an urban farmer, or an apartment-dweller, I’m here to answer your questions, share my life with you, and learn from your experiences.

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