Varisha's Chicken Comb Page
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I didn't see him enter, I was otherwise occupied, but I did hera him scrabble up the barn boards, leaving me to fend for myself, thank you very much.
I love this line!
Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay :
Beet pulp is FIBER, monogastrics such as pigs, people, and chickens are not designed to utilize fiber. I would not use the beet pulp in my chickens as it dilutes energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals in their ration. Now if the chickens are eating dropped scraps...
So I'm feeding beet soaked pulp pellets to my horses and my chickens have been scavenging what they can. ... Is it safe for them? If not I can just keep them locked up until the horses are completly done.
I found this on another forum and thought I would share it here and an FYI. You of course would want to do your own research.
A bunch of horse owners are using it in the the mane and tails of thier horses as a conditioner and then found the following information.
THEN I learn about the...
I have barn cats and they don't bother my adult chickens or my 6 week olds, however I think they would think about going after anything smaller than a 6 week old.
I would just watch and see how the cats reacted.
He could just be a bit slower to grow for whatever reason. Does he behave fine or sickly?
Even if he is not sick seperating him will make sure he gets enough food. Being so much smaller makes it easier for the rest to push him away from the food.
I would like to know as well. You decribed one of mine from my last hatch. We ended up putting it down because I just could not stand to watch it suffer so.
Mine also seemed to have a crooked neck. It never could strieghten(sp) it out.
Wow what a lot of activity at your house!
Congrats on the soon to be new arivals. You will have to tell us all about them when you get to know them better
Yes the leave it command is a must for any dog. A good solid sit stay is also highly important.
If your chickens are to be safe you need to evaluate your dog and yours relationship as well. If your not top dog then he/she will not respect your right to keep him from the tasty morsals that...
Can I get on the list for 8 weeks into the future? I have 21 week old mixed breeds I want out of the house before I fire the bator up again I will gladly pay ahead of time to reserve them.
I'm working on a second flock that my buff orp roo (Big Red) will be in charge of.