Posts by Spangled

Quote: Originally Posted by Charlene   but chickens are able to take the alpha-linolenic acid in the flax seed and convert it to DHA.   Oooh.  Good point!   We humans can, too, we're just...

Quote: Originally Posted by LeslieDJoyce  Especially if I'm choosing on behalf of someone who doesn't have a choice, like the chickens.   Excellent sentiment.

Yes, it's probably that they just aren't used to it.  Give them a week or two.  If after you've gone through most of the bag and then they suddenly won't eat it, maybe it's lost it's flavor or maybe it's bad.  The...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chicken Man Dan  If you want more Omega 3 in your diet, eat the flax seeds yourself rather than have the chickens process it for you. :)   Exactly.  That's what I do...

  This thread is like watching Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston.  "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."  Wait, something's killing butterflies?  Well, at least the bees are still doing okay. ...

One of the above votes for LuLu's Meadows is mine.  If I could vote twice, I would also vote for Amber's Peeps.   What follows is an attempt at humor.  I hope you don't mind.   Good luck with your small egg...

Quote: Originally Posted by sushicat2000  People are always saying that their chickens LOVE scratch. I give mine some at night because it's winter and it makes them warmer by boosting their metabolism. When i sprinkle...

Quote: Originally Posted by SophiaRose  -I love them very much and I spend a lot of time with them but they are always afraid of me, I have to chase them to pick them up and I really want them to love me and I...

Quote: Originally Posted by chickentender8    What is a chicken apron?   A double piece of cloth with a couple of pieces of elastic sewn on at strategic spots.  Loop it over her wings, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by RooptyDoo  How much do you feed your chickens? Do you give them a limited amount or do you make sure the feeders are full all of the time???    What do you think I...