Hi Mike,
I was pondering the same question a while ago, as i had the same water system as you.. the 5 gallon bucket with nipples on the bottom. Well, up here in Alberta, those nipples froze up the first cold night we had about a week ago. I've since ordered the horizontal chicken nipples from...
this was very helpful thank you! I've been very confused about the difference between feeding layer, grower with oyster shell offered, and then giving treats like scratch, and table scraps!
I'm wondering what a "mash" is...... I'm feeding my flock ( mixed aged layers, and a few roosters ) a grower feed, and also offer oyster shells free choice. I've noticed a few rough eggs shells in the last couple days, and am reading up on what is the cause. I've seen others post about feeding...
I'm in Alberta, near the mountains, and we get cold winters here! I've just ordered the horizontal nipples from Amazon.ca. About 23$ including shipping for 5 of them . Not exactly cheap, but i'm hoping better than the vertical ones. I put the vertical ones in a 5 gallon bucket outside in...
Hi all members, i've finally decided to join after reading many posts and forums. This is my first year to chicken keeping, so i'll be reading lots, and i'm learning as i go! Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips to us newcomers