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alrighty, then.

For those of you keeping poultry for several years...I am curious about the use of hardwood shavings. I have raised up a batch of hatchlings in a large horse stall in my barn. I used a different type of shavings for them, hardwood rather than my usual pinewood shavings that I normally use...

Quote: I'd love to hear what the "OT's" have to say about this, as I'm curious. I'm not a newbie, not an OT. Still learning. I think if I ever get to a place where I think I know it all about poulty, it's probably time for me to bow out. Anyway - I've tried Bag Balm, Vaseline, and even a...

Quote: I wasn't trying to scare anyone (my apologies to anyone who I frightened) - but I thought this thread was for no-nonsense replies. TCL, I am in total agreement - try it - if it works, you like it, they like it, then go for it! I've never been one to not try something that seemed...

Quote: This is exactly the type of thing us old timers want to avoid.. It is NOT gospel that hay is bad for chickens. This poor person is very new to chickens and she believes without a doubt that hay is bad.. I have used hay as a substitute for straw since 1966.. Never had an impacted...

Quote: Okay, THIS has me excited - the benefits of alfalfa are fantastic, however - hay - any type - can cause crop impaction. If they eat long strands, it can ball up in the crop and won't pass through. If you search for crop surgeries on here - I can be 75% of them are due to eating hay...

This thread is being returned after much Staff discussion, and quite a bit of time editing posts. I have to say that I'm disappointed in some of what I've seen here. I have seen more "newbie bashing" than posting useful information to share with others. Did you all start off knowing...