Thanks for the input. I should have mentioned I give them the entire contents of the soaking. Instead of them eating all in just a few minutes, it usually will last the entire day. There is even left over feed in their bowl to start them off on the next day. Also neglected to mention they are...
I have a question for all you chicken lovers out there. With feed prices skyrocketing, I have taken to utilizing my fireplace to boil water and add layer feed into it. It expands like rice to nearly 4 times the amount of what it normally is. I'm wondering if that boils out the nutrients they...
Dont see anything wrong with this method. The hen would normally sit on the eggs when broody anyway. As long as you let her out for a little while each day to stretch her legs and get food and water. Ill try it and let you know how it works out.
