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Rooster

We have one that looked very similar to pox at that age and the rooster traits are getting stronger by the week. "He" hasn't crowed yet but I'm sure it could be any day.

Here's a good thread for info on keeping chickens in the winter : https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/421122/think-its-too-cold-for-your-chickens-think-again

I'm down also. I live in Fairbanks and this is our first year raising chickens. Love to meet some folks that have survived our winter with their flock intact.

You are completely correct about the medical bills. Folks complain that organic is more expensive and they can't afford it but what happens when you end up with thousands of dollars in bills because you chose to save 50 cents here and a dollar there. You are what you eat.

Thanks for all the info. My wife is very knowledgeable on GMO's. We try to live a non-GMO life which extends to our dog's food so why shouldn't it to our chickens. Plus we got them for their eggs and it will make us feel better eating and giving them away to friends knowing exactly how they...

Had the same feelings the first night we had our chicks. It's now a week and a half later and we are getting ready to move them from the house to the garage which is colder and ill probably worry all night. It does get get better over time. Good luck.

I am curious about those brands because we live in Alaska and those are the two that I have found that are affordable to ship up here. Non of the local feed stores carry non GMO soy free feed. I want to know if anyone has had bad experiences using these feeds. What brand of feed do you use?

Does anyone have any experience with using Magill Ranch or Scratch and Peck grower and layer feed?

From what I have read salt is not something you want to give them especially since they are little guys. I would forget about that batch of scrambles. No salt go for it. Here's a treat list I found. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Planning on raising our first flock this summer. Anyone from the interior have suggestions on heating coups for wintering up north. Starting with only 6 chicks in a couple weeks. Any tips and info appreciated!

Hello everyone. Planning on raising 6 chickens for laying this summer. Have to say I'm definitely a newb when it comes to chicken. Very excited though. I've found a lot of good info already the only thing I would like is any info from fellow Akers on wintering birds up here where it can get -30...