Posts by sassifrassi

Better google that. Lime is used in making cement and is caustic. Calcium oxide (CaO). Lye is Sodium hydroxide used in making soaps and is also caustic.

Hi,     I'm pretty sure lime is caustic when it gets wet, and not so nice on the feet. Just use coarse construction sand - no lime.   sassifrassi

Going to try it . I have a small flower beds that surround the chicken patio (used to be MY patio) that I want to keep green by planting ivy ( they didn't eat any of it last year - but their tastes change...).

Has anyone tried using Liquid Fence Goose Repellant to keep chickens out of the flower garden or away from an area? Thoughts?   Sasse

Hi!I have 4 sex links and one of them has a droopy comb. I'm new to chickens but I don't think a floppy comb is a problem as long as there is no obvious signs of trauma. However, I don't think Jasmin likes her nickname "Floppy"...

Quote:Originally Posted by kota1369 Quote:Originally Posted by sassifrassi Quote:Originally Posted by kota1369 Isnt that the truth!  If I feed my dogs (raw) in the yard with the chickens loose.... we have to protect...

Quote:Originally Posted by kota1369 Quote:Originally Posted by sassifrassi Quote:Originally Posted by onafixedincome Don't see why not.  I have fed mine meat/fat scraps and nobody died, anyway! If you know someone who...

I make them oatmeal porridge when its cold and I add raisins or cranberries and sometimes I add protein powder.

Quote:Originally Posted by onafixedincome Don't see why not.  I have fed mine meat/fat scraps and nobody died, anyway! If you know someone who is feeding their dog or cat a RAW or BARF (yep...Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods,...

How about whey banana flavoured protein powder added to their morning porridge? Would that hurt them?