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Sprouted barley will be much more digestible for chickens compared to non sprouted. It will contain phytase that neutralizes phytic acid that behaves as an anti-nutrient. Plus it has lots of other enzymes that help with digestion. It will still have the carbohydrates and some will be in the...

Spent grains are very high in protein and fiber and are very nutritious. They are highly digestible and are an excellent food source for chickens. However they are very perishable and can grow pathogens within hours ~ 24 hours if not dried. This includes botulism and others that can be fatal...

We have a couple of pit bull dogs and a cat. The dogs look after the chickens and keep predators out. In fact when we had a sick chick and the older hens were picking on her, the dogs would go stand over the sick chick and protect her. The chickens are free range in our medium sized back...

Well she's 99% now. Stays outside with the big girls all day and a couple of nights as well. Seems to be able to outrun the Reds and protect herself. She has her brood mate to look after her as well. Sorry no photos of her when she couldn't stand. I think she's playing it a bit now and...

Well she's 99% now. Stays outside with the big girls all day and a couple of nights as well. Seems to be able to outrun the Reds and protect herself. She has her brood mate to look after her as well. Sorry no photos of her when she couldn't stand. I think she's playing it a bit now and...

Thanks for the greetings! I imagine a different set of predators in Nairobi compared to Denver Colorado. We have a few owls, hawks, and a few foxes but no troubles yet. All the best. Seth and Judy

That's hilarious! Every single one of my neighbors have asked both "can I eat them?" and "How can I cook them?". I'm pretty sure some got tossed out since the were "homemade" and a bit sketchy.

First a big thanks to the BYC group! Thanks for all the great guidance! Now at 16 days after the onset she's walking on my kitchen table. Managed to jump from floor to chair to bar level table. Pretty sure she'll make it. Previous post below: Chick that stumbles and quacks like a duck...

Chicken Croquet Game: Fun game to play with chickens and kids. My chicken's favorite treat after live meal-worms is shredded cheddar cheese. Watching “Chicken Football” or watching them chase each other for shreds of cheese is hilarious. Need a couple of large croquet hoops, some chickens...

Chick that stumbles and quacks like a duck: First a big thanks to the BYC group! Thanks for all the great guidance! 12 days ago my little 10 week old Black Sex Linked chick suddenly lost the ability to make sounds and started stumbling badly. I brought her into the house and started...