Right now I have hay for deep litter method, but it has started raining and getting wet in the pen and I think the hay is getting moldy even though I try to keep it turned and fluffed. I did attached some tarps around the pen to keep out the rain but too late. I want to replace the hay with a...
We have 3 red sex link hens and 1 bantam rock roo since Sept 14, 2009. All about 1 1/2 years. They have Purina Layena crumbles, grit, oyster shell and ACV water 24/7 in the pen-door is left open during the day. They are let out to free range all day, locked up at night. I give treats of whatever...
Hi all. We (myself, husband of 18 years, 2 sons at home ages 10 & 8) just recently (Sept 14) aquired 3 red sex link hens and 1 bantam rock rooster, all 1+ years old. I've read and researched alot of info on raising chickens for years, but hands on is a real learning curve!
Our intention in the...