Recent content by Hannahlee

Chickens only need 20 grams of protein a day. Too much protein = gout, kidney disease and overweight issues. My Dept. Ag. vet's necropsy report will support that. That's why feed has different amounts of protein and other vitamins and minerals. It's based on what the bird needs at a...

(This is a picture of when I bought them - after a bath)

I bought these 4 chickens at Rural King, the last week of October '18 and they were supposed to be Cornish Cross. However, I don't see them growing much, if any, in the past 2 + weeks. They were pretty much fully feathered when I got them and are currently between 1# 3 oz. and 1# 8 oz. They...

Industrial hemp absorbs and does not smell. Pricier than pine shavings, but it works really well. I have read that some people also use sand and sift it to remove the chicken poo.

I put pvc sheeting down first, before adding pine shavings and industrial hemp. I didn't glue it down and can easily remove it if I have to. I believe it is used for tub surrounds and was purchased at Menards for something like $18 for a 4'x8' sheet.

Absolutely can eat them! "Banana leaves are a good source of sodium, vitamin C, saturated...

Cow's mouth - chicken's butt. hmm...

Thank you. Looking forward to learning from many new friends!

Hello Buckeye! What kind of chickens do you have? Just saw your coop photo. It is very similar to ours. Wish it were bigger now!

LOL I figured as much, after reading numerous posts about being off on the math!

Wow ... at first glance it looks almost like our coop design but with the roof slanting the opposite way. I like the design, but like you, would definitely make some engineering changes. Looks good!

Oh thank you!

Well neighbor, I have thought the same thing - having difficulty moving the roosters. I just reposted them today. Hoping someone is looking for some meat birds!

Looks like a great group!