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    Only one chicken left

    We had three chickens: Ulla, LuLu and Zsa Zsa. They were about three years old. Two months ago a red fox took our 13 - 15 lb. Ulla. She was a beautiful girl. And we still look for her and miss her. They all knew their names and they came when we called them, no matter where on the property...
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    To Centrarchid I'm grateful for your serious knowledge of animals, landscape and daily existence (whether in extreme conditions or easy living) and good practical sense. Yes, hard times require hard decisions and more importantly rational evaluation of what's "essential". I live in New...
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    I was wondering if you have a specific food you use to fulfill the protein factor for the chickens. I thought about meat scraps, but I usually don't have much meat. I may have some liver in the freezer and can thaw and cook it up. Would this be a good source of protein and something chickens...
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    BYC Forum is a great site. Each day I learn everything from the most simple suggestions to the most complex expositions and scientific explanations. All of it is great. All of it gives 'fodder' for discussion and isn't this why we write on BYC and read what other generous member's write. Thank...
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    I don't understand why one would raise mice to feed to the chickens? Isn't free ranging, vegetables, grains and other, ample. I didn't know that chickens need meat? Do they?
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    Many thanks for the information. I will begin my two bucket system this weekend. Then we'll have fermenting foodstuff inside and out. I have a large crock of sauerkraut 'fermenting' in the kitchen. It's great for what ailes you........ Steena
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    HYPOTHETICAL DISCUSSION: What to feed your chickens when we can't buy chicken feed anymore

    When you say, "feed", do you mean corn or just scraps? I'll get a few buckets and start the process, but I'm not sure what to put in the buckets. Feed to me means the cracked corn I give them daily. Maybe feed is vegetables, scraps, bread, etc. I'll wait to hear from you. I like the idea of...
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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    OK Warm foot baths! I'll keep an eye out for icy feet. Maybe we can all take a warm foot bath together!!!! On another subject - GMO. If the corn or wheat that the chickens eat is a GMO product won't the eggs be a GMO as well? We probably eat 90% organic. And stay away from anything I can...
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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    I didn't realize that my little cochin may not dry easily because of her dense feathers and feathered feet. What should I do to make the winter easier on her??? Straw/hay on the ground of the pen and parts of the recreation area. I have a protective pen around the coop and also an extended...
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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    OK I think I got how to do it. This is for you.
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    What is the best winter (New York State) food for chickens - be it seeds, grains or greens?

    Thank you. I'm getting the 'hang' of it. Saving everything from my kitchen except potatoes skins. The cooked butternut squash is a hit with the girls. Thanks to the member who suggested it be cooked. I eat half the squash and give the other half to the girls!!!!
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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    I hope you know I was writing with humor, if you're referring to my reply. If I knew how to make those jumping smiley faces, I would have added one or two. I truly enjoy all that I learn from this site and your reply, I thought was great. I'm trying to put together a winter formula that one of...
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    Is there a downside to putting a light in the coop for the winter months?

    Gifa, How funny! Slick vs un-slick. I spent many years in the medical field and never came upon the definition of a "slick ovary". Wow! I learn something every day on this site. I feel my hens have led me onto a new and enlightened path. Thank you. Steena
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    What is the best winter (New York State) food for chickens - be it seeds, grains or greens?

    Girls (2 girls 1 cockerel, but we still call him/her Rosie) are six months. They will be laying eggs maybe in two more months??? I mean two of them will. Thank you for your reply. I appreciate any information. Steena
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    What is the best winter (New York State) food for chickens - be it seeds, grains or greens?

    I would like to begin to prepare for the winter. I have bought straw for bedding and the ground around the coop. I've secured the pen which houses the coop with wind barriers. The material allows the sun to beam through. The coop is vented and the pen is vented as well. I bought a light...
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