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Feeding & water

Guides on what backyard hens eat and drink, from layer feed and treats to waterers. Each guide lists the sources it draws on.

• Feeding Laying HensStarter to layer feed by age, protein and calcium levels, oyster shell, grit, treats, water and about how much a hen eats each day.
• What Can Chickens Eat? Treats, Scraps and Foods to AvoidWhere the 10% treat rule comes from, what it means in grams per hen, safe treats, and a table of foods to keep away from the flock.
• DIY Poultry Nipple Waterer BucketBuild a hanging bucket waterer with poultry nipples, why it stays cleaner than an open fount, and how to keep it hygienic.

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