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  1. DGandC

    How do I clean them??

    I have heard that feeding them a modest amount of mint leaves and/or Oregano now and again, can improve their feathers. Not sure to what degree or in what manner it works. But it might be something worth researching. I remember reading that Protein is used by the chickens body for feather...
  2. DGandC

    Feeling awful for culling my rooster

    I don't do the butchering anymore, figure I'm old enough to have the right to pass it off to younger ones. But when I did I found putting them in a cone and then just cutting their head off was quicker. As soon as you hang them upside down, they get quiet. And I never just sliced their neck...
  3. DGandC

    Separating the Roosters, or WAY TOO MANY

    The roosters are growing more numerous when my back is turned. Spotted 2 more, but I still have the phone numbers of my Knights to the rescue. Turns out they are sharing the meat with families in need. Makes it extra special. These 2 roosters are camping at the front so I may be able to get...
  4. DGandC

    Separating the Roosters, or WAY TOO MANY

    This year we kind of went crazy on the size of our flock. Went from 26 to 105. We have birds of 5 or 6 different ages. Last year we got one huge grey rooster by mistake, but he was gentle and never attacks me, so we kept him, but when we started getting the 80+ new ones, we also got 7 new...
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    Review by 'Anonymous' in article 'Fermenting Chicken Feed: A Straightforward Method'

    interesting and helpful. I am also interested in exploring fermenting Sicklepod leaves, as it is supposed to make a high protein feed. And we have a lot of Sicklepod weeds growing on our place.
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  6. DGandC

    Nobody holds still for pictures

    I rarely get or have pictures to share, so this is just a story. We have climbed to 34 hens and 1 rooster. Also switched to Sex-link breeds, the ones flagged as more heat tolerant. Turns out that RI Reds are better for cold weather than for hot weather, and since we are in So.GA, heat is a...
  7. DGandC

    Are there anyways to deter foxes?

    My husband took a different approach. We have a fox that visits our yard most nights, within sight of our 35 hens in their pen. However the fox also has to walk in front of my husband's swing and past the dog house/table feeding zone we have set up for 6 of our dozen barn cats. He took a...
  8. DGandC

    Are there anyways to deter foxes?

    My husband took a different approach. We have a fox that visits our yard most nights, within sight of our 35 hens in their pen. However the fox also has to walk in front of my husband's swing and past the dog house/table feeding zone we have set up for 6 of our dozen barn cats. He took a...
  9. DGandC

    What is this animal?

    Like the others said, Marmot, groundhog. They mainly eat veggies but also bird eggs, so check that your chicken eggs are not vulnerable. Also since they burrow extensively, double check that one of their tunnels has not compromised your fencing.
  10. DGandC

    How to convert metal frame run to open-air coop?

    Interesting reading your descriptions. Never had to deal with rats as a problem with our chickens and glad of it. But then again we have 8 permanent cats and 2 ferals on contant patrol of our yard. One of them "Oscar" patrols the outside of their fence daily. That may be why we only have...
  11. DGandC

    How to convert metal frame run to open-air coop?

    You don't state what predators you have to deal with. We have Dogs, Opposums, Snakes, Bobcats, Foxes, Raccoons, Hawks, Owls and Eagles. Hog panels and hardware cloth seem rather expensive. We used the large opening chicken wire for the top to keep birds and oppossums out. Used standard...
  12. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    Named her Bink, but she did not make it. She did seem to be more comfortable, even making small chirring noises and eating and drinking a little. But she also had deformed wing, and likely some other issues. She died late this morning.
  13. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    DONE. I am shaking more than she is. After 4 ties to get bandage on her, I came up with this oversized diaper. she did not cry out. I kept the cut down on the lower leg and the bleeding was minimal. The bulk seems to bother most. wont need splint. hoping little knee cap will protct bottom.
  14. DGandC

    Feed Store Chick with one splayed leg, Slipped tendon?

    Perhaps her personality is more like my brothers. He didn't like the his cast either. And no way would he use a sling. Just do the best you can with that lil problem chick. Animals seem to heal faster than humans, escpecially baby ones, guess that might have to do with them being in a fast...
  15. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    Sterilized the wire snips in Disinfectant then rinsed in Di-Dak-Sol.
  16. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    My Operating room. Sorry I have no one here to operate camara, during the process.
  17. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    Little bird is still alive, so decided to compare the list of criteria to see if she was worth saving: A lethargic chick -- She is NOT lethargic A chick that can’t maintain body heat - she is only 3 days old, have to provide heat anyway A swollen, or infected leg -- knee is swollen, that is...
  18. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    been wondering about that. Thanks for the link
  19. DGandC

    2 day chick has twisted leg

    ok opened separte thread, i think. she hatched wed and just arrived yesterday. leg is twisted. she does move some, but not a lot. trying to treat as tendon issue, but not sure it is that. knee seems swollen and has bump on one side.
  20. DGandC

    Feed Store Chick with one splayed leg, Slipped tendon?

    see little knot on knee
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