For those who order or otherwise purchase organic feed, where do you like to go? Right now I order from Peaceful Valley because I order my seeds and plants from there. I am looking for a backup in case they are ever out or backordered. I know I can make my own, and I plan to, but I also want to...
Yesterday we experienced the first loss. Our dog got out of the house and ran around back to where I had set the brooder for some fresh air while I cleaned. She wanted to 'play' with the chicks. She managed to get into it. By the time I made it outside, five were dead in the yard. I searched...
I needed somewhere to express my excitement of our new additions! We purchased all 9 (darn chicken math!!) from a lady who happens to live in the same township as we do. 3 hatched on 3/17, and we picked them up on 3/24. Then I got an email really late on 3/30 that the others were starting to...
So everything is a go for our chicks (yay!). Since we are buying local, our chicks will be 2 and 3 weeks old (we are getting 5) . This time of year, they will be in the house that young. I've looked at some various threads regarding litter, and I am still undecided.
I want to compost as much as...
Hi,
I am Jenn. Obviously I am new, which is why I am posting here. We purchased a property 'with potential' several years ago and I am finally making those 8 acres use that potential. We are a grow-your-own organic family, and adding chickens is the next logical step...not to mention I have...