I started using a 7 lb. hanging feeder hung by a bungee cord, I use one that is the hight of their backs when it is full, as they eat it the bungee raises it, they can still reach the feed when it's at the highest point but I get absolutely no waste! and I can tell at a quick glance while...
i know how hard it can be when money is tight , by no means do you need to get rid of your chickens. i sell extra eggs for $2 dz. when i get enough to get a bag of feed i do. if not i dont.
they free range during the day in the back yard on grasses , bugs and weeds (even in winter they can find...
Backyard farm in the little city of loveland colorado curently raising chickens for eggs, and a large garden both bring in some profit we did have ducks and will be getting a few more ,hopefully adding 2dwarf dairy bots and angora bunnies.my back yard is 3/4 of an acre. I also hope to accuire...
fresh eggs are naturaly stronger in flavor because they are fresh , if your not used to it you can aclimate your self to the taste buy mixing them with store bought eggs and scrambling them , people find it best to start with a 3:1 ratio store bought / fresh for one week ans decreasing the store...
i get enough to cover feed w/ little extra from 14 layers but plan on expanding and getting more , here my eggs are so popular i always have a huge waiting list and some of my regulars buy up 4 dz. at atime to make sure they have some. the girls cant keep up so i dont take new customers for...
I wouldn't give up on posting adds on craigslist tho,sometimes it can be hit or miss, I posted one add and got enough perminent customers i have never needed to post again ,and I sell to familly and friends
um ....they come out of a chicken butt just keep the nesting material clean and dry ,it shouldn't be a problem, I wash soiled eggs in warm water and refrigerate
mine absolutely love meat and chicken left overs. the first chicken carcas i gave the girls yeilded 2 new layers the next day (coinsidence but they were rewarded for their first eggs !)