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does anyone know where to purchase non gmo feed. I live in southeast michigan. with all the talk of gmo's even though I free range my chickens buy good quality feed. I'm just wondering....thanks mamarosa

my turkeys I have 3 are about 8 weeks old, ready for the outside...How do you "HOUSE" them.. I have only raised chickens this is a new experience any pics would be appreciated.....they are BBB and will be thanksgiving dinner but want them to have only the best during their time. any suggestions

I have successfully raised 25 chickens in the "city" with backyarders help, my flock is now 3 years old and this spring purchased another 25 and 3 bronze turkeys they have been in a brooder box with the chicks for about 4 weeks, they are all about 6-7 weeks now. some people say to seperate...

was wondering if I could use Round-up a weed killer nearby full grown chickens thank you

can you raise baby chicks and baby turkeys together and use the same feed

Can you raise baby chicks and baby turkeys together at the same time with the same feed?

I have two small patches of area I would like to fence off and plant something that is nutritious for the chickens to go to as the season progresses. What are the best "grasses" to grow I live in southeast michigan. Thanks I heard wheat grass is fast growing and good for them....what about...

Everything I know is what I have learned from this site about raising chickens and thank you for everything. I have truly enjoyed raising my 24 girls an 1 rooster Rudy... The flock will be 3years old in June and from what I have read, egg production will decrease every year. ( Is this true)...

I have a 100 x 300 lot in the burbs, not really suppose to have chickens in my area but have had the girls for almost 3 years. I have great neighbors who love fresh eggs. I have 23 hens mix of rir, buffs, aussi, isa browns and one rir rooster. the problems I am having is my pen area is...

is there any way to decrease the loudness of a rooster...I have had Rudy a RIR for 2 years he is comicaly but very loud and I am afraid someone may complain...I do not have an ordinace to allow chickens in my area...any suggestions besides giving him away I understand roosters meat is very tough.

I have 23, 2 year old hens, and one rooster. My question is about how long do I keep the flock together? will they continue to lay eggs or do I need to make soup out of some and get some new ones? This is my first time having chickens...so far the best "pet" I have ever had...they have been a...

My isa brown is fading fast. her combs are dis-coloring she is drinking some, the vets around my area don't do any "chicken" work and told me when she dies to bring her in for an autopsy to make sure she doesn't have bird flu. Right now she is penned alone, she has water she has brown-green...

I think it is cocci with all I have read. now for treatment amprolium, sulmet????? what will these meds do for the ill chicken and the rest of the flock....how will this affect eggs. I have a small 2 year old flock, my isa brown started to huddle, ruffled feathers, was picked on now removed...

My 2 yr old isa brown became "immobile" puffed up and the other chickens were picking feathers off her like she was in a trance or something. I removed her from the flock (I have 24 hens and one rooster) all same age, no new food or birds...I put her in a warming box with fresh straw and water...

about 3 weeks ago, my RIR comb started getting lighter, she had a pasty bottom, became lethargic and died in my arms she was almost 2 years old. No change in diet, food, conditions nor adding of any other animals. the rest of them looked fine and continue to eat and produce eggs normally. I...

can you eat the eggs of chickens that have blukote applied, I am having problems with chickens picking on each other and before it gets out of hand I want to put some on thanks

I have 25 hens and Mr. Rudy Roo they are awesome, I have had them since June of 08 they have laid consistantly all Michigan winter and it has been cold I have given them a blend of organic feed with layena feed yogurt, warm oatmeal, fresh fruits and veggies and black sunflower seeds my question...

I thought I bought 25 chicks that were SUPPOSE to be all girls,,,,,, well I noticed that one of the chikens was getting bigger, had pretty tail feathers and seemed alittle more mature then the rest. They are almost 16 weeks old this morning, I let them out as usual and this one comes out of the...

I am new at this, but have 26 egglayers that are 14 weeks old. They are great and a lot LESS work than I thought. I am thinking of getting some Meat birds. With the economy as it is I am thinking of getting 25 birds for roasting, baking and frying. I think?????? you raise them about 6 - 7...

Does anyone sprout seeds and beans for their free range chickens and is it a good idea? If so which are the best seeds and beans to sprout? Also does anyone plant anything in the ground for them to eat, once again what would you plant....such as clover, alfalfa