Posts by Wheeler Farms Chickens

I am trying something different with my newest batch of broilers.  I am using a Hubbard layer feed with 17% protein and they make a Starting/Growing/Laying Chicken Supplement that is 38%  How do figure out how to mix it come...

I think Dakota Mill has the cheapest prices on scratch and laying feed.

She had only been dead for a couple hours.

I had a chicken die on me today.  We had temps of 106.  I had ice in their water and they were all panting.  This one died next to a Tonka Truck that I use for a nest.  Earlier I thought she was just "waiting in...

I had a chicken die on me today.  We had temps of 106.  I had ice in their water and they were all panting.  This one died next to a Tonka Truck that I use for a nest.  Earlier I thought she was just "waiting in...

Hi Swissmiss!  I am from Piedmont.

Well if that is the case, I will not be happy.  They were sold to me as Welsummer chicks.

They all look the same on the back except for the one with the head up.  I am guessing that is the only pullet of the bunch. Bottom left chick is the same one with the head up in the pic above.  See the feathering...

I wish I did.  As you can see, no one posted a response.  About two days after the post, I put the chick down.  I didnt see any reason for prolonging the pain.

Welcome Cheri and rsleghorn!  Glad you found the thread.