Recent content by Sweetbliss

I never thought of mountain bike wheels. Sounds fantastic. I'm wondering if there are some affordable pop-proof kind out there. (I know "affordable" is hard to find anywhere!) Very neat, notiones! My husband was just telling me we ought to do something like that - so the tires don't sit in...

I have been considering building a chicken tractor, but I'm a little stumped on what kind of wheels would work the best and where to find them. I would like them to: - Be fairly "tall" so the tractor is up a little higher - Be super durable, since they'll be outside all the time (I'm guessing...

I just finished reading what seemed to be a bajillion mix-your-own-chicken-feed recipes and rules. Ingredients range from black sunflower seeds to a bunch of other things that I would feel very UN-self-sufficient if I had to hunt it all down at specialty mills, etc. Does it REALLY need to be...

Awesome ideas! I love that little water cup system. What's a "storage feeder"? We would be getting around 10 hens when the time comes - and the idea of filling the feeder twice a month sounds fantastic. The milk jug idea is brilliant for on-the-fly feeding needs! What craftsmanship, KDK1...

Holy cow! You guys are brilliant! And here I was thinking I had to figure out something "commercial" so I wouldn't mess it up. Hurray for creativity!

I've been looking into all sorts of waterers and feeders. I was wondering - What are YOUR favorites and why? I like the thought of things being automatic, but I'm not set on it. I'd love to hear from all you experienced folks - as I readily admit I haven't a clue and am just in the planning...

That tetherball idea sounds hilarious! When I get the coop built, it will be placed next to a large range and I'll be able to move the coop to various large spaces to free range.... That was why I was considering clover - or irish moss - instead of grass. Or SOMETHING that could recover from...

Salad bars... like planting stuff that the chickens like to peck at? That sounds pretty nifty! What kind of plants would I use to make a "salad bar"?

And what other ground covers, other than grass, would be safe around a chicken coop? I'm allergic to just about every grass under the sun, but would like some green..... I'm also considering clover..... Thanks for your help!

I noticed that Allium plants (leeks, garlic, onions, etc) were on the "toxic plant" list. Maybe you could put onions and garlic and leeks on the "do not feed" list - since they're often in leftovers and such? I don't know - I'm so new at this - lol! I just know we eat a lot of onions and...

You mentioned you planned to grow "chicweed, cilantro, german chamomile,swiss chard, sorgum, amaranth, nasturtiums, mangle beets, cabbage, assorted greens, foxtail millet, leaf kale and inca corn" - Is there a book or website you could refer me to about growing your own chicken food? I'm SUPER...

Hi there everyone! I had a quick question: Is it possible to grow a "green manure" winter crop of alfalfa and use it (dried out) as bedding in a coop? I've read some posts where there is a little concern about it balling up and getting stuck in chickens' throats, but what if it was cut up...