The tractor is only to acclimate them to me and our farm. How long will that take to learn this is home. These geese came from Denise Frye’s line, about 18 mths old. I will be staying in touch with Denise to ensure proper breeding practices. Also want eggs and meat eventually.
I can get...
Thank you! I am getting 4 CPG Sunday, 18 mths old. I plan to keep in a 5x8 chicken tractor for a while. How long should I do this before letting them free range with my chickens? Any advice in general? I’m SO excited!!!
Have you looked into buying damaged pallets? I get Manna Pro organic non-gmo starter from a gal who buys damaged pallets. 900 lbs cost me $100. I also ferment the feed so it cuts down amount of feed by about 1/3rd to 1/2.
I have 28 adult birds who consume 30 lbs a week. They do free range...
I was given a Legbar Cross hen (don't know what with) along with 11 other EE and OE hens; the rooster is a Marans so some of the pullets are crossed with him. Anyway, the Legbar cross is laying a beautiful blue egg and I want more! LOL I'm full right now but in the Spring I'll be ready for...
That’s why I switched to Azure Standard. I purchased several items weighing over 150 lbs for $9 shipping but I did have to pick up my order at their drop site. There are many drop sites around the country.
Adding Kelp can help balance out their diet to ensure they get all the needed amino acids, etc. I buy from Azure Standard. They do have a 25 lb bag organic for $49. Sounds pricey and it is pretty low in protein and high in fat...
I have found Azure Standard to be a great source to purchase organic non-gma whole grains among a host of numerous other products. After using Scratch and Peck I now mix my own feed. 1 part wheat, 1 part oats, 1/2 part milo, add 2% Kelp. I also ferment the feed and I do see a significant...
I enjoyed reading your post. I have done nearly exactly what you have done here because I did my research first. I'm not new to chickens so that helps. My Cornish X are just turning 7 weeks old. I plan to process within the next two weeks due to their size. I have used organic feed and free...