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Ok so basically I am trying to figure out how to become completely self sufficient, and that would involve not giving layer feed or chick starter, so I was wondering what I can feed my baby chicks to substitute chick starter? And what to feed the older birds to substitute layer feed? A do it...

I was wondering how to kill a mink, weasel, fox, coon, or possibly the cat that came here recently. Not sure which it is yet, but coons normally take eggs not birds, right? Anyways it has taken half the flock in three days, they are little, like they fully feathered a month ago, and I've tried...

So I have four cats, one stray kitten that's about 4 weeks old, and 3 farm cats I just got, that we're born this spring, the 3 older ones are in a dog carrier in the chick room, and they seem to not care about the chicks, so my question is when should I do the test to see if they can live with...

Hi, so basically, I read it calms chickens down, and I wanted to see if it was true. And then tonight I just read it's bad for chickens, so will my chicks be okay? Thanks in Advance!!!

Ok so I got chicks from the farm store between 2 and 4 weeks old (I didn't ask how old they are so it's a guess), yesterday, and I'm feeding them ground up corn and oats. Firstly, should I give them grit? Also what about mealworms, fruits, veggies, or just some fresh pulled grass, is any of that...

So what I'm feeding my chickens now is bomgaars layer feed, corn, oats, and I'm in the process of looking for barley, grit, oyster shells, and, of course water. And for treats I'm feeding BOSS, scratch, mealworms, older bread that I'm not comfortable eating but really has nothing wrong with it...

I was wondering if it is safe to not lock chickens up in their coop at night if they have a fence? I'd say they have about an acre to roam in that fence, and I'm hoping to build a fence around the whole property that I could let them out during the day , and then put them in the smaller one at...

I was thinking that if I got two puppies they would learn not to chase chickens, is that right or am I completely off? Also I plan to get livestock next year so should I wait until then? And should I have the dogs wear spiked collars in case something attacks them? Oh! And should I get purebreds...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has bought chicks from bomgaars? And do you know where they order from? And if you have did the chicks live? Were they healthy? Also is bomgaars chicken feed good? Thanks a ton! Logan

Hi - I probably sound really stupid right now, but people talk about "boss" on here what is it? Is it a brand? Or is it something you make yourself? And if it is how do you make it? Thanks a ton

Hi - I was wondering what is the best feed for chickens, I can make my own whole grain type one. In which case what should I have in it? And I also want a pellet or mash. What brand is best? And is there an organic one? Thanks a ton logan

My question is I was wondering if mcmurray hatchery is any good? I was wondering because I am thinking about buying from them next year! But I don't know if their any good. So are they? Thanks a ton! Logan

Okay hi guys. I am getting chicks, hopefully on tuesday. but the point is. I will post pics of setting things up. when im getting them. fixing my barn. stuff like that. so its an on going story. and its name is because the farm that I live on used to be called sunvalley and I'm bringing that...

Ok basically what you do is post YouTube channels that have good chicken care videos and if you want say something about it. I'll start. "Becky's Homestead" and this is her website beckyshomestead.com

Hi i was wondering if this is good feed- for when I get my chickens? When their chicks, purina start and grow, then when their adults purina layena plus omega 3, purina scratch grains as a treat, the purina flock block, my own feed I make which will be whole grains not pellets like purina, I...

Hi I really could not for the life of me find the right section for this - but anyways I was wondering if you can keep bees with chickens? So that's my question, thank you in advance Logan

Hi guys - boy has it been a while! I was wondering if I can use an old barn as my chicken coop? or if somehow it would be too big for them or something. That's about it so... Bye Logan

Hi - I live in MN and I was wondering for next year, what the best chicken breeds for cold is? Thanks!!!!!!!!

Hi - The reason I have not been on alot is because, the person who I kept my chickens with...They just started doing things with the chickens behind my back, so, I gave them my chickens.....soon I will have more chickens, but I will start posting more so I can know more. Logan

Hi - I was wondering how many chickens you can have per acre? and also to say sorry for not being on alot, I have been so busy. Logan