Hello everyone, I have recently switched to cup and horizontal nipple drinkers. After years and years of filthy water in no end of different drinkers, I thought there had to be a better way.
I found the horizontal nipples online from the only vendor this side of the pond. I bought 8 and...
Hi ConPollos,
Yes, I am well-aware of the oil/sulphur mixture. I keep a 25 litres drum of oil (acquired from a well-known Shire breeder who has a side-line in selling "Shire Oil" for feathered legs) to which I add sulphur as needed. There's also a product called "Pig Oil," which can be bought...
My anecdotal evidence: I have NEVER had a case of scaly leg since I started using DE in my hens' coop and nest boxes three and a half years ago.
The birds I had in the past had me struggling with their scaly legs. When I built a new hen house and nest boxes (after the last of my old hens...
Does anyone know how to properly attach the above to a 20 liter drum? I'm sure I've seen a video of the process, but I can not find anything. I contacted the vendor, but haven't heard back. Thanks
BayBayPeepers, tinamathis, Yorkshire coop, NorthFLChick, Kelsie 2290, and drumstick diva,
Thank you so much for your welcoming greetings!
Yes, the animals keep me very busy, especially in winter. I loathe the winter because I'm always aware of the welfare implications of the thousands upon...
Hi,
I'm a Yank living in the tropics of Rutland, the smallest county in England. I say the tropics because it is 94 degrees today! We had a very cold Spring, so this uncivilized heat is oppressive. Did I mention that we moved here from Hawaii 20 years ago?
We live on an ancient farm of 13...
Hi, hensanity,
It's hotter here than Hawaii, right now. I gave my birds ice cubes with their afternoon meal. They pecked them and watched the ice disappear.
Texas in summer must be unbearable. When we lived in Hawaii, 90 degree heat and higher always made headlines.
Stay cool...
Hi,
I'm a Yank living in the tropics of Rutland, the smallest county in England. I say the tropics because it is 94 degrees today! We had a very cold Spring, so this uncivilized heat is oppressive. Did I mention that we moved here from Hawaii 20 years ago?
We live on an ancient farm of 13...