Recent content by Keeber

I used straw with my surprise Christmas chick with great success. I didn't have more than a few handfuls of shavings at my disposal when I discovered that I had a chick. That little bit of shavings and some straw in my brooder worked great. I am no where near an expert on brooding, but I feel...

Although I only have a baker's dozen hens, I still end up with 5-6 dozen eggs a week. I sell them for $4 a dozen easily while I have a coworker with chickens that has trouble selling hers for more than $3. Although her chickens are producing Jumbo sized eggs, I think I have more appeal as mine...

Nice looking flock you have there!

I love adding mushrooms as well. This tends to get modified depending on what we have available. We will also dice carrots failry small and cook them with the onions.

I have ( or better said my chickens)never experienced any ill effects from dairy. They get to share a little less than a quart of milk a month. I don't have access to good quality fresh milk so I have to rely on the store bought variety. I know its fresh well past the expiration date, but...

The baby is really quiet once I get the lights off in the evening. Just a soft murmur if anything.

I have my swing set tractor/coop combination that I can put it in. It will only be a foot or so away in the day time, Not sure I could partition a spot in the main coop for it. Something to think about though.

I'm guessing one chick being raised by itself is quite difficult? Blind luck I guess. I spend a good deal of time with it in the evenings working in my shop. Water is changed 3 times a day, shavings every two days, and always has feed. Or are you talking about all the bird talk. I have an...

I know this might sound simple, but its a staple breakfast here on the weekends when we can get a good breakfast before working around the homestead. Hashbrown Scramble 3 medium potatoes cubed up (1/2" or smaller) diced small onion Sprig of rosemary Bacon, chopped ( as much or as little as...

My chickens get a cup or two of cat food soaked in milk once a month or so. They absolutely love it. I really get some of the best eggs after that. Maybe the added protein, maybe the added calcium? Who knows but they are yummy. I haven't seen any adverse effects from it. I am surprised to...

I can't imagine thinking about killing and eating my silkie. She's the only one of mine that ever gets broody.

Very informative! and thanks to everyone for the Downy-Warm welcome.

I agree, very nice birds, and I love the bachelor pad. I love my blue and green egg layers. It definitely makes for a more colorful egg basket.

This thread is really turning on my get more chicken factor!

Awesome thread! Between this one and the original, I might be ready to incubate my own by the time I finish reading. XD