The decimal place on my original post was off. I corrected it later on, but I think some folks missed that.
50# Layer Mash
7.5# cracked corn
2.5# whole oats
5# soft shell wheat
5# rice bran
10# sunflower
10# millet mix
5# flax
2.5# granulated garlic
2.5# brewer's yeast
I've modified it...
Well I can see why there seems to be such a kerfuffle about the protein level in the mix I listed so many years ago! Its missing a few items!! Let me find my notes and correct it...
I have to say, I know that the mix I make is high in protein, but not enough to cause issues. And it is certainly not for everyone. But I do have healthy hens, and over the years I have not lost any to protein level fatality. Indeed, they all live long happy lives and die of age related issues...
I had been for a long while, then I was neglectful keeping up. But I am back on track and collecting them again. I cannot believe how this list has grown. I am going to set up a page so everyone can see all of them alphabetically!
Good idea about the descriptions and colorings definitions too! I...
I am thinking that depending on the size of your flock, and if there is electricity available, you may want to check out the automatic pet feeders available. Some hold up to 45 cups or 20# of food.
I came into BYC and found this thread! Made me stop and think how fortunate I am to have a wonderful husband for 30+ years, a home I love, dogs, cats, a hedgehog, and, of course, twenty-two hens that always make me smile. Life is good.
Mine are about the same age and they really are a lot of fun. Even the grown up ones are too!
And you are so right, fettslady, they do have the power to improve moods! I find myself laughing out loud as I watch them.
Here's a picture of mine from last week in their 'day care center'.
, my two week old chicks discovered they have wings today. All of them are taking turns flapping and jumping. Fortunately, I have a wire rack covering the top of their enclosure...
How funny that I came across this post, I too got my new chicks on May 30th!.
I ordered from Ideal:
3 Easter Eggers
1 Barred Rock
1 Silver Laced Wyandotte
2 Production Reds
1 California White
2 Buff Orpingtons
All ten girls arrived safe and sound
Here is a picture of them a week later...