Last weekend we left for the weekend and came back on Sunday to find one of our chickens had died. One of the two remaining chickens has been having difficulty walking, but it’s on and off. I’ve treated the coop with diatomaceous earth for possible mites. Have been giving her calcium pills each...
I want to add black oil sunflower seeds to my chickens' diet. Should I mix them with their feed? Or, should I feed the seeds to them separately? The reason I'm asking is I don't want to leave food out that might attract rodents, etc., so scattering them isn't ideal. (also, I've noticed they...
I want to add black oil sunflower seeds to my chickens' diet. Should I mix them with their feed? Or, should I feed the seeds to them separately? The reason I'm asking is I don't want to leave food out that might attract rodents, etc., so scattering them isn't ideal.
Thank you!
Hi! I'm NEW to the chicken world... have three hens ready to move outside. I bought the ratproof treadle feeder that I plan on attaching to the exterior of the coop (that's inside the run). The waterer I plan on buying is the 5 lb. Little Giant, that I'm also planning on keeping outside inside...