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It maybe be a while before you see results, as it's due in December, but I'll try to remember to send updates!

Good point. I would extend my time frame but it entirely depends on how quickly my experiment gets approved.

If I were able to I’d compare different recipes, but my teacher only wants us to have a control group plus the variable.

Good point! I was mainly planning on getting them because they have the most availability, but I’ll research some more standardized breeds.

Sorry, I meant per 10 pounds. I have a way to grind ingredients, so don’t worry about that lol.

We’re planning on getting Ameraucanas from Murray McMurray, probably like 8 in each experiment (16 total.) We usually buy DuMor 24% Chick starter, which is around $9 per pound, so our budget would probably be around there (maybe a bit more) since I’d compare it with that.

Hi everyone! I’m a senior in high school and part of vet science. For our class we have to do an agriscience project for FFA, and I’m planning on raising chicks. My plan is to have two groups: one raised on store bought starter and the other raised on homemade starter. So…. Does anyone have any...

Here's Nova! We had to give him away during the summer but he was an absolute sweetie. (Entry 2)

Miss Skittles as a baby in April 2020 :) (Entry 1)

Update: we found a home :)

Hey, all! I need to rehome a sweet little Danish Brown Leghorn cockerel. He's just over 2 months old and is fairly sweet. He will run away from you, but tolerates being held. I'm sure with some love (and treats) he'll warm up to you just fine. He's not aggressive to humans at all and has just...

I’d rather not risk it. We rent, and we don’t want the house owners to get mad. The other chickens also seem very uneasy around him.

Wish I could. We can’t have roosters on our property.

Thanks for your prompt replies! I really appreciate it