Feeding organic unmediated chick starter with electrolyte water. Picked up some Braggs ACV and some probiotic this morning and don't know which I should change the water out to. Thank you! 28 chicks in the brooder, so I don't know which one.
Maybe Leghorns. Any place to buy them locally? Or where to order? Something light so the kids can see when candled. They will be joining my flock of 11, along with pullets. The teacher requested the hatch at school since they will be studying lifecycle around that times. Thank you!!
Working on our first coop. DH is doing a pretty good job. But, he is stuck on how to frame out the chicken door. I figure we will get a timer/automatic door at some point, but manual for now. Does it need to go up or can it open like a door? I think I would prefer it to go up and down, but...
New to chickens, first 12 chicks and I got the starter they had, but want to feed organic. One feed store has Purina Natural, but nobody locally has organic. Where can I find it online with reasonable shipping? Thanks!
We need a coop. Hubs is pretty handy with wood work and is willing to start a coop this weekend. Week old babies, 12 pullets. Would like to round to about 20 hens I am guessing. Space isn't an issue and I want a big run and will free range some when home and outside to watch them. Would...
First 6 chicks "reds" "pullets" last Thursday and they are all doing really well. Getting 6 more this Thursday. Ran into someone I know today. She has about 30 hens and she told me pullets guarantee nothing and that I am sure to have a rooster or two. Is this accurate? Really wanted all...