Posts by galefrances

"no question is dumb. Cocci is every where. Mothers get her chicks out of the nest and on the ground at day three to help her chicks start immunities. As long as they are not confined the chances of getting over load of cocci is slim....

When I first started raising chickens 7 months ago, I started with 12 chicks. I read everything I could and joined BYC and spoke with dozens of people before I started. I thought I was as knowledgeable as one could be....until I...

I've never had to deal with a 'pushy' hen, but what I can tell you is that you don't have to worry about the hens outside in the cold. Chickens will naturally adapt to weather changes and can tolerate temperatures much colder than...

Quote: Originally Posted by ellie32526  Forgive my ignorance, but what is PDZ? I'm sorry for the late response. PDZ is an odor and moisture neutralizer. They use it in horse stalls. It comes in either granular or...

I am so very sorry for your loss Aoxa. I am speechless.     Gale

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Quote: Originally Posted by galanie  Quote: Originally Posted by Clay Mudd  Everybody at my house loves chicken and dumplings, chicken gumbo, coq au vin,  and the occasional chicken...

Some great advice so far. I'd like to add the following:   1. Make sure your roosts are not so high that you can not reach the birds on top. There will come a time when you'll need to take one of your chickens off the roost...

 I'm sorry I'm so late. I've been very behind on reading my threads. Thanks for the responses. Quote: Originally Posted by All4MrD8a  Quote: Originally Posted by galefrances  That...

Quote: Originally Posted by Leahs Mom  Well...let me try this another way.    I'm hoping it gets large enough to read if you click on it.   Publication by Weston A. Price Foundation;...