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  1. Herdsman01

    Best Coop Bedding??

    Yep chickens will be able to find scratch in straw. It can be tricky for them to see it. Just make sure they see you throw the scratch down and they won't have a problem. If they spend all their time in the coop and normally scratch through their bedding they shouldn't have a problem finding the...
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    Best Coop Bedding??

    I use straw on the coop floor and in the nest boxes. Always have. We do have easy access to straw bales (we bale our own) thats the biggest reason for using it over other bedding types. Half of our coop has concrete flooring so the straw provides a good cushion for the chickens when they jump...
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    What feeds have animal protein?

    I just recently discovered that some Nutrena Country Feeds All Flock pellets contain animal protein. On local store sells All Flock made with animal protein but another store just 30 miles away sells All Flock made with only plant protein. Not sure what that's all about. Maybe these stores are...
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    FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

    It is amazing to me how much less feed is consumed while on FF. I recently started letting my birds free range and their feed consumption has dropped even more since a good chunk of their diet has become whatever they can forage for. The nice thing about the FF is even though the birds are free...
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    I don't think there is any need to switch from your 21% feed. I would keep them on it until they are ready to butcher. Switching them to a lower protein would only further delay things IMO. I'd be interested in hearing more about the molasses thing. I've never heard of adding it to chicken feed.
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    What treat did your chickies get today?

    Gave a handfull of mulberries to the chickens yesterday. Wasn't sure if they'd like them but they went crazy over them. Our mulberry trees are loaded this year. Glad the chickens like them, I know the local bird population sure loves them .
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    How to grow Alfalfa?

    Basically just till the area you want to grow the alfalfa in and till it enough so that there aren't any huge dirt clods. Alfalfa won't grow well on soil that is rough. So essentially get the patch "prepared" to grow alfalfa.
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    How to grow Alfalfa?

    I see that you are in Georgia, so I think planting in the fall would probably be best. I know here in Illinois we normally sow alfalfa late summer, very early fall, but we are a cooler climate. As for how to plant it, for a backyard deal not meant for hay I'd say just make sure you have a good...
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    Feeder for fermented crumbles

    I second the v-trough suggestion. Thats currently what I'm using. They work great and there's no waste at all. I assume you're still feeding young chicks? When my chicks were still little they ate out of those long, red plastic chick feeders you find at any farm store. I took the hinged top off...
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    Chicken Breed Focus - Plymouth Rock

    Nice Bird! I like his profile.
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    Chicken Breed Focus - Plymouth Rock

    Agreed. If anyone is interested in breeding, or standard bred Rocks in general, the Plymouth Rock Breeders Thread is loaded with great information and discussions. Heres links to a couple books I found either on that thread or another, I can't remember, if anyone is interested. The first is the...
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    Chicken Breed Focus - Plymouth Rock

    Thank you! Im very happy with how they're turning out.
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    Chicken Breed Focus - Plymouth Rock

    "What made you decide to get this breed?" Plymouth Rocks, specifically Barred, were always a part of our flock. Just as others have stated, I have always liked the breed for their calm, gentle dispositions. Because of their disposition, this was the only breed of rooster we ever kept around and...
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    FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that UltraKibble is formulated to be fed as a treat for chicks. I am pretty sure it is not a complete feed ration. That is what I got from reading on bags and online about the stuff. That may be why your not getting correct fermentation. I...
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    organic or conventional?

    Also to be officially organic the land the animals are raised on has to be certified organic, which requires it to sit for a number of years before any "truly" organic products can be produced from it. As as been stated here and in may other posts, what you feed is a personal choice. Research...
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    Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

    Im not sure if this applies to your question but I have finished a pen of CornishX (about 12 birds) on pig starter feed before. This was done as an experiment comparing a few other types of meat bird feed. I remember it was a Kent feed and I want to say it was either 21 or 22% protein. The...
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    Common feed mix for pigs/cows/chickens?

    You could definitely store and grind your own feed, but if your only going to be feeding out a few head of cattle, hogs and chickens it may be more cost effective to buy a complete feed or have your local feed mill mix the rations for you. As has already been mentioned all three species have...
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    Why Are EE really not Considered a Breed to Show ??

    This is very true. I wasn't really thinking in terms of egg color and feather pattern. Those too would have to be consistent each generation, in addition to type, to be considered breeding true correct?
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    Why Are EE really not Considered a Breed to Show ??

    I figured it was because of the generations of inbreeding. I really wasn't trying to compare or say that EE and Ameraucanas were the same thing, I know they're not. I was just saying that all the EE looked similar amongst themselves and wasn't sure if they were poorly bred Ameraucanas or...
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    Why Are EE really not Considered a Breed to Show ??

    If you go to Cackle Hatchery's website and find their EE (they are listed in the rare breed section) they have videos of their breeder flocks. I watched the videos and I could only pick out one hen that did not have a beard. All the rest have beards, green legs and for the most part look the...
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