I am just now raising my first batch of meat chickens. For the first time ever, I read about fermented grains and I would like to know more. Specifically, I would like to know...
1. My chicks are about 5 weeks old. Is it too late to start fermenting their feed?
2. How EXACTLY do you...
I don't have a picture handy on this computer, but I have three 4 week old birds that I would love to know what they are. As babies, they were yellow with fluffy grey tufts on their heads that looked like dandelions. As their feathers have come in, their bodies are predominantly white with...
Here are a few pics of the month old babies we have. We bought two assorted clutches (one all hens, one a straight run). I know it is too soon to identify the Roos, but I am befuddled every time I try to determine breeds.
1. Myrtle
2. Maude
3. Gertie
4. Betty (not...
Wow! Thanks for the welcome! Still trying to familiarize myself with the site, will post pics on the breed link either later tonight or tomorrow. Thanks again. Looking forward to being here!
Hi! My name is Alice and I'm completely new to the chick raising idea. We have several assorted chicks that are about a month old (I'm splitting them with a friend). Loving it so far and looking forward to the adventure. My thirteen year old daughter is joining me in this journey, so we are...