Recent content by Barbara Groves

Yes I always feed pelleted feed to avoid waste. I have turned plastic pails into feeders and some for water.. Again much less waste of feed and cleaner water. So simple to cut round holes around the pail as high as needed and big enough for the hens to put their heads in and some extra space...

You are absolutely right. My thoughts exactly. Learning to slow down and appreciate all He has given me and will continue until He calls me home!! The hectic pace of work that entailed many meetings can and did drain me "almost" dry so back to what I love until then. Once a farmer always a...

Boy it has been a busy summer. Long time saying hello. My Red Sex Link are now up to 8 eggs a day. Seems one is having a lazy streak but I'm sure she will come around. My Barred Rock pullets have really grown and should be in production in September. Great having some girls around after 15...

Do you know where I can buy and have shipped to me in Northern Ontario Chantecler, Light Sussex and/or Buff Orpington pullets? Barb

Thanks for your reply. I've been having trouble getting on line. Yes to your answer and I expect most rations have unwanted BMO's. Barb

Doing my research on chicken feed I find that soy is genetically altered and I don't wish to feed this or any other altered grain to my hens. They only get a handful out in the run to encourage scratching in the soil. Could you suggest a mix of grains that I can mix myself? They are on layer...

Thank you. Yes it helped.

I'm using a lap top. I can't find where to change my profile. Thanks for your note. I;m like you and have very cold winters so nice to see other "Ontarians" on this site. Northernchickencoup.

Back again. I live in Northern Ontario about 20 miles S/E of North Bay, ON Canada.

Where do I add to my profile? Like I said I'm not used to computer know how.

Thanks for all the friendly hellos. My use of the computer is minimal so bear with me while I learn my way around BYC. Barb

Hello fellow chicken buddies. Looking at receiving and also sharing coup stories from my 30 + years of enjoying a coup full of happy layers. Yes I have had numerous breeds and some went on to win ribbons for those who bought from me. Now after retirement it is time to fill the "new" residence...