We've been raising these birds for years. Aside from a tendency to heat intolerance, the biggest downside to this breed is the HUGE amount of poop they produce - think turds the size of golf...
We love our Bantam La Fleche. The La Fleche are a rare French breed that can be difficult to find here in the US. They're shiny black plumage and unique V-comb make them stand out at the...
I love mine, my oldest pullet gets bullied a lot by my other girls; so when I come out she runs up to me and sits there until I pick her up. I am a little worried that my roo will be evil.. I...
These birds have been the foundation of our flock. They have stood up to the arid Colorado weather here which means cold winters, hot summers and not much rain so no many plants or bugs. Very...
Acquired these two girls from someone who wasn't supposed to have them in the city. They were still pullets. They lay one egg every other day between the two of them. Have not noted them to be...
Do you worm your chickens? I'm just curious how many of you out there worm your chickens. If you do, what do you use and how often? Can the eggs still be considered ORGANIC?
I actually just started using food/pet grade Diatomaceous Earth for my chickens and other animals as a wormer and parasite control in general. I just offer it as a dust bath, but they usually eat a bit of it too. I have heard great things about it and it's 100% natural,
Thank you Snozzle. I will have to see if I can find some info on it and maybe give it a try. I was unsure if chickens need wormed or not, but i figgured if all the other farm animals do, the chickens might as well.