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I read that chickens will eat mice. What about breeding them for feeders like people do for snakes. They are very high in calcium and protein. Does anyone do this? Are they possibly more economical then commercial feed? Mice don't generally eat alot. I used to breed and sell to snake people...

ok not introducing one chicken. I currently have three and when my little ones get big, there is four of them. I had chickens 6 years and quit and now I am back. I introduced new ones at night.

ok she started with about 16 silkies and they started dying and she saw blood so she treated with corid. They kept dying so I posted here and someone recommended a different stuff so we got it. She took them to the vets and the stools still showed it but the vet said they might always be...

We got this medication and treated these silkies and all seemed to be doing well for weeks. Then my friend and I traded and I got two of the buff silkies and one up and died today for no reason. I don't get this and am not sure I should keep the one that is left.

Thank you. We are going to do all of that.

My neighbor has silkies and the got what appears to be cocidia. But she has treated with corid for over two weeks and now some are dying. We thought they were well for a week and I took two to my coop but not my others are at risk. How .long does it take to treat this stuff? I put mine on it now...

I am picking some up from Meyer's hatchery and just read they are not cold hearty. I am in Ohio and our coldest temps in winter are generally zero but we rarely see in the 20's actually for most winters. Does anyone know how hardy these guys are in zero?

Where should I post looking for two of these sexed as females? Thanks.

When you put eggs in there, that bottom temp will be closer to your thermometer. When it is empty, there is a difference. And it depends on how many eggs are in it. Mine hatches perfectly with my top thermometer at 100.

Oh wow and I throw those away each month. lol. Thank you.

I did these for years when I bred bearded dragons. I want to start back up for my chickens, but film canisters are so hard to find now. Does anyone know of other solutions to put the worms in and pupate them?

I am in Ohio. Does anyone know if they are local here?

Meal worms won't die unless they get cooked in too hot heat. They barely eat anything and are usually packed with something that will give water like a potato. I used to raise them. They are very hearty.

cool. I have bred parrots for ten years. Never tire of babies and the fun. http://www.feathersnsong.com

Pigeons are getting a lot more fun. A pair has mated Chowing down sprouted pigeon seed. I feed them the wild bird seed and corn, but I got pigeon seed to sprout for all my birds and chickens, as it is so healthy for them sprouted. I also give them greens. It is supposed to say Chowing, not...