Good article but just a bit confused about statement of studies done on what the mites were inoculated with
And what bacteria were carrying.also the size of the study would be interesting to know. Overall though good informative and helpful!
It's been a year now that I've had the birds 4 chickens and a goose. Just added 2 baby mystic marins to the clan. Need to put an addition on my coop ...made from pallet used for shipping plants. May have to move it before the addition.
I have a Chinese Emden cross.purchased as a baby to be guard goòse for chickens.1 year old now very sweet....don't know how much guarding she/he will do
Hello I've been thinking about trying this. I have a small flock and want to
Try the fermentation to extend the feed
.I've been feeding lay mash .does it matter the type of feed I'm wondering.
Enjoyed the article it thoroughly and clearly covered the subject....so easy to try this (I thought:)...
I enjoy my roosters.now I have met a mean mean rooster who would sneak up behind you and attack. He is stunningly beautiful ....but you have to watch your back when you visit.
Hi I have 2 roosters raised from 2 day old chicks. Ì handle them alot and tamed them with mealworms .when they first matured there was some aggressive behavior but working with the worms/hand fèeding seems to have
smoothed out the aggression towards me and other humans. However the dominant...
Very thorough, clear....lots of good information. This will be my first winter with chickens and a goose and I haven't seen much on goose wintering
except this. I also like the mention of useful things for insulation that don't cost alot of money.
I got 2 of this type from our local farm store they come in different sizes and also feet that keep them slightly off the ground thereby avoiding dirt getting kicked in. You could also put a brick under to elevate it a bit if yours didn't come with feet. Glad you gave her a home!.
Hi I made a small coop out of a 3 tier pallet used for shipping plants. I closed the sides in with barn board tongue n groove. The front is ply wood with 2 level doors. 3 chickens and a goose fit nicely and safely at night.hardware cloth at back and front top for ventlation. Inside is opened up...
This is an excellent suggestion! I have used it for cat litter for several years and it works quite well...best odour control no stinky perfume..I have some baby chicks now and will for sure try it out?also it's less expensive than shavings locally.