Hello everyone. New to the chicken game. I have 6 hens. Been curious on the deep litter method. My question is can I use some compost from my compost bin to get the process started in my coop???
I have currently a 4x4 coop. 3 nesting boxes on the outside so I utilize full floor space. My chickys are about 2 weeks old so they are still inside. I currently have 6 3 RR and 3 plymoth rock. is 6 too many for a 4x4??? I have a 10x10 run and will be free ranging when pos. (when my shepherd...
Brand new to the chicken world
I went to TSC and the guy told me that normal grit is the same and wouldn't be a problem for my 3 day old chicks... they peck at it and take it so would that be a problem or no??
He also told me to put pedialyte in the water for the first few weeks. Good source of...