When using the deep litter method, can I put the entire flower into the coop, stem and all? Do they eat the stem? Do I put the pulled yard weeds and cut grass into the coop as is, or do i have to chop them? When I put seedless grapes in the coop do I throw in stem and all? They DO have free...
I don't get it. The chickens eat the wood shavings and droppings when they are scratching and eating deep litter? How are they not? Isn't the food that they are scratching for and eating covered in wood shavings and chicken excrement?
I was going to delete this question, but sunflour gave a very comprehensive answer so I'm leaving it.
I've been researching. There is a ton of contradictory information about washing or not washing eggs. Then there's the debate on warm water or hot water. Soap or no soap. I understand the...
Hello All. Thank you for this great website and forum. I have been lurking and learning for months. Today I decided to join because, like so many, I need guidance and expertise. I got my first 5 chickens a few days ago. They are free-range birds. The coop is well ventilated, but lets in almost...