Also, if oyster shell isn't available or within your budget, you can finely crush (almost powder) eggshells and feed to them. I have a tray that sits in my microwave when not in use, that I put all my cracked eggshells into for the girls. I don't wash out the bit of egg white that remains, just...
Hi there. I'm new to Isbars, and new to breeding (may actually begin controlled breeding next year, if I can work out pens, etc.). Thus far, the only breeding that happens is when my Langshan roo gets hold of any hen he can, LOL. Anyway, I just got 6 Isbars, they're about 5 weeks old. I'm in...
I don't know if you're on FB or not, but the lady I got my Isbars from does ship hatching eggs, (and live chicks, too, I believe) you can look her up at Fawn Springs Farm on FB. In Hendersonville, NC.
I'm no official, but I don't see anything glaring that will be really harmful. If your weather is anything like the mid-Atlantic states in the US, there should be green grass and bugs on the way! Chickens love this type of food, and will do very well on not much more. If you have access to...