Posts by Varisha

I didn't see him enter, I was otherwise occupied, but I did hera him scrabble up the barn boards, leaving me to fend for myself, thank you very much.I love this line! 

Quote:Originally Posted by S0rcy It will not harm the chickens from what I have seen. Here is an article that specifies that feeding sugar beet pulp increases weight when fed to...

Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay :Beet pulp is FIBER, monogastrics such as pigs, people, and chickens are not designed to utilize fiber.  I would not use the beet pulp in my chickens as it dilutes energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals...

Quote:Originally Posted by Barnyard Dawg I just returned from China in mid April, the green coconuts were fresh the street or market vendors would slice off the top outer layer then punch a whole into the shell give you a straw and...

So I'm feeding beet soaked pulp pellets to my horses and my chickens have been scavenging what they can.  ... Is it safe for them?  If not I can just keep them locked up until the horses are completly done.

I found this on another forum and thought I would share it here and an FYI.  You of course would want to do your own research.A bunch of horse owners are using it in the the mane and tails of thier horses as a conditioner and then...

I have barn cats and they don't bother my adult chickens or my 6 week olds, however I think they would think about going after anything smaller than a 6 week old.  I would just watch and see how the cats reacted.

He could just be a bit slower to grow for whatever reason.  Does he behave fine or sickly?Even if he is not sick seperating him will make sure he gets enough food.   Being so much smaller makes it easier for the rest to...

I would like to know as well.  You decribed one of mine from my last hatch.  We ended up putting it down because I just could not stand to watch it suffer so.Mine also seemed to have a crooked neck.  It never could...

He could also just be younger than the rest at the feed store?