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Great! I've had this resource right under my nose and never knew (dh manages a Ford store with service shop, ha!)... Are you guessing it's probably something else in the mix? Just assumed it was the peas because that's what the smell primarily reeks of ~ thankfully it hasn't deterred me...

This recent discussion has been very helpful in clearing up some things for me ~ thanks for everyone's input! I got a good ferment on my 1st batch with organic starter but am having a harder time with their grower feed. Not mixing my own yet but hoping to eventually. The thing with this...

I like this idea ~ have been leaving my bucket lid on cockeyed with a couple bricks placed strategically on top. My pullets can get in the feed room through a broken board. Came in one morn after having left the lid off and one of my gals was sitting waist deep in the ff, ha! Maybe I could...

This is a good "rule of thumb" that I have not yet heard, thanks! I'm so with you on this :) ! There is actually quite a bit of information out there, especially on the Internet and in book form. Our family has been using herbal remedies for many years now with much success (asthma...

I am fairly new to this also but here is a link that you will find helpful... http://naturalchickenkeeping.blogspot.com/2013/03/benefits-of-fermenting-feed-for.html This is a 3-part series that explains the who, what, when, where and hows very well. My chooks are just over 2 months and...

This is what I've been doing also ;) You aren't kidding about being pigs! I've had fun bringing them our table scraps to see what they will and won't eat. I get a kick out of watching them fight over it!

Mine go crazy too & since this is my 1st flock & they were started on FF ~ I just figured that's how they all acted at feeding time ~ I have learned that I'm putting my toes at risk when I wear flip-flops around them, lol!

I was just wondering this & about to ask ~ thanks for sharing this thread! It was 99 & super windy here in KS yesterday ~ looks like we may reach near 100 again but not as windy. I am thankful for all the shade our property offers but have neglected to get more waterers out for them :/ heading...

Agree! My 1st & only chicken book is Ussery's "Small Scale Poultry Flock" - he's a big fan & had me sold - hoping to incorporate at some point :)

They are almost 6 weeks old ~ I started free ranging end of last week ~ 14 of them ~ since putting them out they are eating significantly less FF ~ my new worry will be predators until we get a livestock guardian dog but they are so fun to watch!

This will be very helpful ~ thank you! I can definitely say their poop don't stink ;) their coop, along with the deep litter, has a natural earthy smell :) Thanks for putting my mind at ease on this issue!

Poop question? Hi ~ I am new to chickens & obviously FF. Keep reading that chickens who eat FF should have firmer poops. Since this is my 1st go & I've never really been around poultry, mine still seem kinda runny. I'm seriously going to ask if someone could post a picture of their chickens...

Definitely doing this, great tip! Love this idea also! Are you talking the big coy-like goldfish or lil ones? Thank you! No new birds but my Mom visits & has here own vaccinated flock. I have talked to her about mine being closed and the precautions we need to take. Have no doubt she...

Ditto! But I hope it means something to you all that I only reserve asking advice to trusted sources & that although my life does not allow me to follow regularly now - someday it will and I will be able give back to others the knowledge being imparted now! That's what I've liked about this...

Ah! This has been an interesting week for us! Biggest was my m-i-l being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer on Tuesday, then having to have our 15 yr old family dog put down last night (everyone was at peace with the decision) & next, culling our 1st chick (1 month old) from the flock this...

Thank you all, very helpful :) !

QUESTION How many here use Fertrell Poultry Nutri-Balancer or similar product? Am trying to decide what suppliments I should add to my flocks feeding. Currently feeding my chicks organic fermented feed & ACV in their water. They will be free-ranged & DL in coop. I will also suppliment with...

BUMP :) Quote: Originally Posted by Mumsy His attempt as bio-security didn't work at keeping me out of that barn. Thanks so much for sharing your story! I really enjoy reading & learn so much through personal testimonies! ? about "bio-security". I have a basic understanding of what this...

Sorry bout some of the typos ~ gotta love auto-correct, ah!

Really appreciated all the info on herb usage! Plan on throwing some dried lavender in with the chickies this eve :) Quick story... My 8 yr old son persists that he wants us to name all the chickies. I explained to him that we need to wait as we can't tell the difference between our female...