Posts by chickbird

i would do it no more than every 3 days, if she gets off more often then let her, i just tend to let mine do things naturally based on their inbred instinct to brood and hatch.  you will learn what is better for your chickens as...

i just had a hen hatch off 18, i don't candle the eggs as a rule, i have occassionally candled at day 22 just to see if there were chicks. i leave them alone, they will get off on their own to feed and get water, if you are constantly...

CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO POST PICTURES ON THE FORUM?   THANKS

I THOUGHT I POSTED THIS YESTERDAY BUT CAN NOT FIND POST....I HAVE A HEN THAT HAS HATCHED OUT 18 CHICKS, THIS IS THE MOST I HAVE EVER HAD A HEN HATCH OUT, ANYONE OUT THERE WITH THIS MANY FROM ONE HEN.  WHEN I POSTED YESTERDAY I...

I HAVE A BROODY HEN THAT JUST HATCHED OUT 17 NEW BABY CHICKS, SHE SAT ON 18 EGGS AND ALL BUT ONE HATCHED.  THIS IS THE MOST MY HENS HAVE EVER HATCHED OUT. I JUST HAVE A BARNYARD MIX AND THEY LAY ALMOST EVERYDAY, COULDN'T ASK FOR...

Quote: Originally Posted by sportpony  Diatomaceous earth is crushed oyster shells.  It has been widely promoted as a non chemical dewormer.  There are several studies outlining the dangers of using it for...

Quote: Originally Posted by strega  Hi, I just joined so that I could answer your question regarding CODEX on Diatomaceous Earth label. This product, (I bought some a few days ago) is mined in British...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigertrea  Thought I'd revive this topic a bit too since I was wondering about whole corn.   I had considered buying cracked corn but, whole is currently half price at the...

Quote: Originally Posted by SoftBoiled  Hey,   If anyone is still monitoring this thread... I'm having a go at the mealworm raising, but only about 3 weeks into the project.  I have a number of...

AS A NURSE , I HAVE SEEN THE SLOUGHING AND I PERSONALLY DON;T SEE ANY BENEFIT OFSNAKES AROUND PEOPLE OR CHICKENS.