We got new new chicks today a Barred Rock and a White Leghorn. I read some on here about new babies, but still have a few questions. How old do they need to be to be let out with the hens? I seen where some people put them in a brooder out with the girls to get them use to the chicks. And do...
How long do you have to wait to move ducks outside? First time having duckings and I have to say they STINK! I have them in a huge plastic and wire rabbit cage with the light suspended on one end so they have a end to get away from the heat. we have had them almost 3 weeks now, and they were...
the reason i ask is ive been deytrating pumpkin as i ran out of freezer room, but cutting the skins off even after cooking the pumpking is killing my hands. Can i slice and dry with skin on?
i plan on rehyrdating it and mixing with food
Right now we are using a basic feeder with the plastic jar on it (will also hold a mason jar) and holes. But i want to start wetting their food, after reading on here sounds like it helps strech the food budget.
My question is what kind of container or contraption do you use to feed wet food...
We got our new chickens thursday, were told they were all girls, didn't pay much attention. Friday morning superize! One was a rooster! So in a hurry as its against the law to have roosters in town found him a new home. Not sure of breeds or what color of eggs yet. Pretty sure the red one is...
we will be getting 4 hens here soon. and 2 more n ext spring. I'd like to freeze scraps for the girls for winter. would a cup be enough "treat" for 4 hens? i'd like to use ziplock containers i already have to save on waste. I could pull a container from the freezer at night and warm it up for...