Recent content by dalentam

Boy oh boy, did we ever get blasted! Last count we checked was probably around 14" or so havent seen that much in a long time. Oh well... So, I picked up some stuff at the grocery store the other day to help them get through being "cooped up" LOL They do love cabbage heads, that is funny and...

hey, thanks everyone for the reply's. Ok, I have been taking them different things to try and I even try to pick up some of the discounted produce at the supermarket when I get there, which isnt very often. Guess I am doing ok by them then. Just wanted to make sure they were getting enough. I...

Ok, I am going through my first winter in michigan with my first batch of chickens right now and I am worried about their diet now that we have snow up to the .... well... you know They have been able to get out almost everyday and run the property up until this storm we just had and now the...

Ok, thanks for all the feedback. They were in a fenced in coop area for a couple months, and now that we figured it might be safe to try the free ranging, they always go back to their coop several times a day, more than likely to get water maybe so I am really praying that the hens will figure...

Hello all, I have some newbie questions about our first batch of chickens. We got a mixed batch of 24 chicks this spring (April) and when I got them, I knew I wanted to free range them but I am wondering now that they are roaming the range so to speak, how will the hens know to go into the coop...

MissPrissy or any one that uses Vanilla in their yogurt... I am wanting to try my next batch with some vanilla, since I know my little girl loves it. I am thinking I should add it after I take it off the heat, is that correct? Also, my vanilla is the real stuff from mexico, so it may have...

I did it! Tastes great too! I'm so excited! Looking forward to ordering the mozzarella ingredients soon and trying that as well now. Thanks MissPrissy for starting this thread so long ago! And thank you everyone for the welcomes Tammy

Ok, how's this for a first post on a chicken forum? LOL Hello Everyone!And hello MissPrissy! Just thought I should bump this neverending thread up by letting you know I have my very first batch ever of yogurt in the cooler/incubator as I type I have been wanting to do my own yogurt and...