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Yep. It's an auger from a commercial chicken house feeder. I've about decided it's more trouble than its worth.

A symptom of fatty liver is green poop. Fatty liver is often caused by caloric surplus (eating a higher-energy-than-necessary diet). Keep an eye out for ruffled feathers, lack of appetite, and lethargy. Re-examine nutritional requirements and adjust feed.

Here's a video, because it's easier for me to show than type in an effective manner.

Anyone had luck using PEX to rig watering systems? I want to use PEX in lieu of PVC as PEX will not rupture when frozen. I'm particularly interested in seeing how nipples/cups are fixed into the pipe. Thanks! Of could I wouldn't intentionally let my water freeze, but in the event of a power...

Thanks for the advice. For the time being I will only factor operating expenses (feed, repairs, transportation costs, etc) into cost-per-X values so as to (hopefully) rapidly identify any areas in which improvement can be made. I will, as you suggest, keep overhead costs tallied and set aside...

Is the head tucked under the left wing? When reading about quail there was a note that head position should be under the right wing. Anything else was abnormal, and could be caused by a variety of things. Perhaps this holds true for chicks as well? My suggestion as an unseasoned poultry farmer...

That all makes sense. At what point do most people stop figuring their initial infrastructure cost into their cost-per-egg, or cost-per-pound values?

That is helpful. Do you know where I could find that information for Alabama? I don't want to spend the rest of the day perusing state run websites trying to find information that may or may not be clearly identifiable. I will likely just use the tax formula in case this hobby turns out being...

How do you determine how long to amortize initial overhead costs? Any helpful apps or software that allows expenses to be tracked in different categories? I saw the spreadsheets that raizin posted. Should I try to adapt that to my needs, or keep searching for something that fits? Any other...

organicquails This is really impressive. How has it been working? Do you have the lights on timers? What did all the materials cost you?

What were the results of experiment using different methods of preparing feed? What types of seed did you use, and do you have quails or chickens? Thanks!

I would go with a 90 to get the trough parallel with the bottom of the cage. What do you mean by droppage? I don't disagree with 4" as the hopper, or main chute, but a smaller pipe entering the feeding area might prove to be a little more versatile (you could feed adult birds or chicks). A...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/508615/best-feeder-to-prevent-waste for chickens on the ground https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/641729/best-ever-quail-feeder The feeders in this thread are what I suggest duplicating if you have messy eaters or quail. Couldn't upload my pic, so here's a...

I have come up with a system to automatically feed multiple cages that involves 3" pipe, 90s, and endcaps. I have not put in into practice yet, but if you will post pics of your setup, I will make suggestions based on my methodology (automation). Are you set up to cut pvc and build a...

Had chickens and rabbits as a child. Getting into quail for family food source, and someday as a potential revenue stream. Please feel free to share knowledge (general or specific) about raising quail efficiently, getting into famer's markets, identifying/connecting with individuals to sell...