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    Too much protein?

    Chickens only need 20 grams of protein a day. Too much protein = gout, kidney disease and overweight issues. My Dept. Ag. vet's necropsy report will support that. That's why feed has different amounts of protein and other vitamins and minerals. It's based on what the bird needs at a...
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    White Cornish: Building a Quality, Sustainable Flock for Meat and More.....

    (This is a picture of when I bought them - after a bath)
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    White Cornish: Building a Quality, Sustainable Flock for Meat and More.....

    I bought these 4 chickens at Rural King, the last week of October '18 and they were supposed to be Cornish Cross. However, I don't see them growing much, if any, in the past 2 + weeks. They were pretty much fully feathered when I got them and are currently between 1# 3 oz. and 1# 8 oz. They...
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    White Cornish: Building a Quality, Sustainable Flock for Meat and More.....

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    Comment by 'Hannahlee' in article 'Deep Litter Method - The Easiest Way To Deal With Chicken Litter'

    Industrial hemp absorbs and does not smell. Pricier than pine shavings, but it works really well. I have read that some people also use sand and sift it to remove the chicken poo.
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    Comment by 'Hannahlee' in article 'Deep Litter Method - The Easiest Way To Deal With Chicken Litter'

    I put pvc sheeting down first, before adding pine shavings and industrial hemp. I didn't glue it down and can easily remove it if I have to. I believe it is used for tub surrounds and was purchased at Menards for something like $18 for a 4'x8' sheet.
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    Banana Leaves. Will they harm my birds if eaten?

    Absolutely can eat them! "Banana leaves are a good source of sodium, vitamin C, saturated...
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    Banana Leaves. Will they harm my birds if eaten?

    Cow's mouth - chicken's butt. hmm...
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Thank you. Looking forward to learning from many new friends!
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Hello Buckeye! What kind of chickens do you have? Just saw your coop photo. It is very similar to ours. Wish it were bigger now!
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    LOL I figured as much, after reading numerous posts about being off on the math!
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    Comment by 'Hannahlee' in article 'Littlefeats The Feather Factory Chicken Coop'

    Wow ... at first glance it looks almost like our coop design but with the roof slanting the opposite way. I like the design, but like you, would definitely make some engineering changes. Looks good!
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Oh thank you!
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Well neighbor, I have thought the same thing - having difficulty moving the roosters. I just reposted them today. Hoping someone is looking for some meat birds!
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Looks like a great group!
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    Mottled Java Chickens

    Thank you. I have learned so much in just one day about the birds I have and am so appreciative to be able to learn from everyone.
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    Mottled Java Chickens

    Thank you for the feedback! The black one that has no wattles yet, is definitely a male as he is the one who keeps everyone in line and has crowed since he was 6 weeks old. Everyone else is quiet and laid-back. So now to find the boys homes...
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    Mottled Java Chickens

    Thank you! Yes, they are a critically endangered heirloom breed, and the 2nd oldest breed in the US, after the Dominiques. More people are beginning to raise them, so hopefully they will move off the endangered list in coming years. I got my eggs from a local historic farm that has only...
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    Mottled Java!!

    Here are some pictures of my Mottled Javas at hatch, 2 weeks, 4-5 weeks and current photo at 10 weeks. As you can see, they have yellow and black down on hatch, with the black and white feathers coming in soon after. All babies have different markings. My chickens are basically black on the...
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    New to chickens in Ohio

    Thanks all. A little off on the math, but I'll get it right. lol
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