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  1. Chickenfarmer

    Help!! Maschio DMR Power Harrow tine holder and bearing seal replacement.

    We have a 2008 Maschio DMR 3m power Harrow and our centre tine holder has broken (the one directly under the gearbox). does anyone knowhow to remove this as there doesn’t seem to be any fittings underneath and on the diagram it doesn’t show any nut or retaining clip in the gearbox either. We...
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    Spot Layer feed prices

    What is the current feed spot price for a good laying hen ration delivered in 18t loads at the moment? we fixed nearly 18 months ago and are nearing the end of our futures contract. Currently paying around the £230 level for a peak lay mash, and not looking forward it ending to say the least.
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    Water treatment - Laying hens

    Just curious to see what people are using to treat there water with throughout the flock We currently use water acidifier to lower ph to 4.5, then we use chlorine tablets. And flush drinkers every 3 weeks using hydrogen peroxide at 3% while birds are asleep.
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    Poultry wormer prices

    Just seen a bill for FLIMABEND for 32k layers and was around £900!!! I’m sure this used to be around the £350 mark. has anyone else had a large hike in price for this product? anyone had experience with other products although I believe FLIMABEND is the best product to put in the water...
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    Going rate for 64k poultry manager

    Looking for peoples thoughts and opinions on what is a fair rate of pay for a mid twenties farmers son capable of managing and overseeing 2 x 32k free range units. My role includes managing staff, ordering feed, all the audits and paperwork etc, salmonella sampling, vermin control, bird...
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