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Think about what it is in that feather that makes it so tasty.

Fibre and DIGESTIBLE protein. You'll need to up the percentages of both. UltraKibble to the rescue. Optimal ForageCakes have quite a lot more UltraKibble than the original formula and that is what I suggest- introduce a Babycake to the chicks while still in the brooder and move them onto to slightly soaked pieces of ForageCake while on the ground (and still juveniles). This will have conditioned them to look for ForageCake instead of feathers when they are craving.

In the short term- mix up oatmeal slurry mixture load it with wild bird seed and include generous proportions of quinoa and sardines (whole in skin with bones)
 
Resolution, when feeding the chickens quinoa does the bitter coating have to be washed off first, if it isn't will it affect the egg taste?
 
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hi Kassaundra! I use the quinoa that's been precleaned (human grade). It does not effect the taste of the egg but does tend to increase eggshell pigment of tinted egg layers.
 
I cooked a batch of quinoa for the chickens and ended up feeding some to the dog. He loves it, too.
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hi Kassaundra! I use the quinoa that's been precleaned (human grade). It does not effect the taste of the egg but does tend to increase eggshell pigment of tinted egg layers.
 
You suggested getting a good rooster. Where would one find a really good rooster? I know you were selling some recently, but my little coop is at capacity right now. I hope to get a larger one in the spring. There are breeders in my area with araucanas and ameraucanas. Should I get one of those, or should I get a partridge colored EE rooster? If I got an araucana or ameraucana, What color would you recommend? Is there some other type I should get, and where would I get it from?
 
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hi Kassaundra! I use the quinoa that's been precleaned (human grade). It does not effect the taste of the egg but does tend to increase eggshell pigment of tinted egg layers.


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QUINOA is such an arresting sight. If you decide to grow it, this quinoa was photographed at the Tomtem Farm in Colorado, you should seal the fresh grain in a pillow case with rubber bands and wash it in the washing machine to get the saponin coating off the quinoa seed or the birds won't be too interested in eating it.


Quinoa is GREAT food for blue egg layers; so is cooked sweet potato, Indian corn, animal fat and ground shrimp/crab/crawfish shell.
 
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What breed are you currently working with? Where did you receive them- from a hatchery? If so what hatchery? Is your objective to increase egg shell pigment or ...?
It would really help if I knew what your long term goal is- some synopsis of an action plan. From this information I might be able to better assist you.
 
I like the idea of preserving an old breed. Partridge colored EEs are very common from hatcheries. I was thinking of getting some more if I get my bigger coop this spring. I have no idea which hatchery mine came form since I got her as a started pullet, but she looks very much like the bird in the picture with slate legs and the winter face. I wouldn't mind those eggs in assorted colors you mentioned before.




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What breed are you currently working with? Where did you receive them- from a hatchery? If so what hatchery? Is your objective to increase egg shell pigment or ...?
It would really help if I knew what your long term goal is- some synopsis of an action plan. From this information I might be able to better assist you.
 
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I suggest you build a cote versus a coop. A cote is more ergonomic than a coop (for both humans and poulty-) and I'll cover that in another thread in the near future.
The gist of it is that a cote is very like an oversized outhouse in shape -its taller than it is wide- the birds are encouraged to fly in and out of the cote through an elevated door versus walking in through a trap door. I'll get into the reasons why in another thread.

Provided you have appropriate accommodation, you will be able to locate a decent Quechua as they are around. The females will generally sport a reddish coppery forehead regardless of what colour they are. I'd search around for a Quechua or a Quechua Olmec rooster- all of ours have been sold. There will be more about this spring but you'll have to order early from one of two, possibly three antiquities collectors. I've recused myself from the business of hatching chickens for people. But I know where the best stock is- or rather- the best stock that are in the hands and hearts of genuine stewards with honour and practicing transparent ethics.
 
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I was thinking of getting a shed, and adding ventilation, skylights, roosts, and nest boxes. A coop can only be used as a coop. A shed can be a coop, or a shed, or any number of things. A dutch door could be used to force them to fly in and out rather than walk. I know my EE can fly. I've caught her trying to roost up in my apple trees.


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I suggest you build a cote versus a coop. A cote is more ergonomic than a coop (for both humans and poulty-) and I'll cover that in another thread in the near future.
The gist of it is that a cote is very like an oversized outhouse in shape -its taller than it is wide- the birds are encouraged to fly in and out of the cote through an elevated door versus walking in through a trap door. I'll get into the reasons why in another thread.

Provided you have appropriate accommodation, you will be able to locate a decent Quechua as they are around. The females will generally sport a reddish coppery forehead regardless of what colour they are. I'd search around for a Quechua or a Quechua Olmec rooster- all of ours have been sold. There will be more about this spring but you'll have to order early from one of two, possibly three antiquities collectors. I've recused myself from the business of hatching chickens for people. But I know where the best stock is- or rather- the best stock that are genuine stewards with ethics and transparency.
 
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