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We have our first broody Basque hen sittin on plastic eggs in the nest box. Tonight we plan to move her to the outdoor broody box. Saturday, we will pick up a dozen eggs and do the switch sat. night. Does the box look ok. Any any tips I should know for the next couple of days? One section has...

Our basque hens have only been laying for a couple of weeks and now two are broody. How long should I let one sit before introducing chicks or is it better to put fertile eggs and how many chicks or eggs? Any recommendation on MG- free fertile egg suppliers. We are looking at Welsummers...

Hi all, On Sunday I picked 5 hens from a backyard chicken keeper. The 4 speckled sussexes looked fine but the Welsummer he said had a cold and should be kept separate. She is showing only discharge from the nose. She does not eat the fermented feed I give but nibbles on the dry pellet (which...

Nothing wrong with this big beautiful Langshan rooster (Dusty) other than the fact that we already have one who eats less and our 5 hens can only handle one since they are adults now (20 weeks). Super docile and never aggressive. Came from Skyline Poultry. Raised on organic fermented feed from...

Hi all, We have survived the 1st two weeks and have lost two of 17 but all others seem super healthy. I have a few questions for those who ferment feed. What are the similarities and differences btw using yogurt vs. apple cider vinegar with mother culture in the mash? What is the cupful...

Hi all, Chicks are coming today and all is set and ready to go. I am so excited!!! I was wondering how long I should leave the fermented feed in the chick trough feeder before dumping it and adding fresh. I added 1 cup and a half so its not filled all the way up. Also, should I dump and...

Hi, Thanks so much to BYC for all the info I have gleaned. We are receiving 15 Basque chicks via mail in a couple of weeks and here is our setup. We plan to ferment organic starter feed and add ACV to water. I have a few ?s on other matters. Still unsure of what bedding to use. We hope to...

Hi all, Just starting out and want to build a PVC Mash feeder with screw cleanout on bottom and screw top for loading. Similar to this one: http://www.waldeneffect.org/blog/Best_do_it_yourself_automatic_chicken_feeder/ For mash, should I go with 2 45 degree angles and should I put some kind...

Whew, finally the shed is empty and here is the plan. Comments welcome! 1. Install overhead outlet (for heat lamp) and ventiliation fan on switches 2. Cut out 12" x 36" sidewall to install hinged door to access community next box. Insulate door and weather seal with latches. Located 18" up...