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Artemisia! I took it when I went to Tanzania to prevent malaria. Was sort of controversial back then but has become accepted now. It both prevents and treats malaria. Looked it up- very nice foliage! Another plant for my list! Will have to do more research. I don't see any worms in my chicken's...- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
We didn't have flies or gnat problems this summer. I love the nettle plant- both the foliage and flowers. They are great for us to eat too. I never remember to wild harvest them early when they are safe to eat, so if they were in the yard hopefully I would. They are in my herbal formula for...- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Thank you!- beginnergirl
- Post #37,711
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Thanks everyone for your lists. My pullets seem very healthy but want to be prepared. They are so soft and shiny. Didn't know chickens would be so lovely to touch. Shortgrass, how are the fresh herbs used? Are they for mites? Taking a chicken first aide class next week so am excited to learn...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,709
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
What natural first aide products do you guys recommend? I am new to chickens. Thanks!- beginnergirl
- Post #37,704
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I'm not using additional light either. My girls can take a break if they need to. Though 2 of mine are laying but it is their first year. I hate how production chickens are raised.- beginnergirl
- Post #37,691
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Makes sense. I will probably see if I can make some nest boxes for my make shift "tractor" because the tunnel would need to be so long.- beginnergirl
- Post #37,589
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I LOVE THIS! Many thanks One question: what about egg laying?0"- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Wondering if you grind or chop seaweed before placing it in the bed? Looks like I will make a trip to the beach! Do you worry about snails on the seaweed or do the chickens take care of them? Thanks.- beginnergirl
- Post #37,577
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
A handsome guy!!! Wish I could have a rooster. Also love your wood stump steps. My girls love hopping on stumps. Clever!- beginnergirl
- Post #37,565
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Thanks! I've seen one infected finch. Luckily not at my current location. Sounds difficult if it survives in the environment so long. Finches cannot get into my feeder as the openings are too small. I learned that a 1.25" opening is too small for house sparrows and obviously too small for...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,547
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Horrible. Have not heard of sparrows dying like that. Hope you get some answers here. I will watch to make sure that wild birds stay out of the coop. We used an electric "rat zapper", battery operated rat electrocution. Ugh. But kills quickly without poison. You just pick up the plastic...- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Shortgrass, Thanks. Funny just met a permaculture farmer so the idea of permaculture is coming up a lot. Will post pics if anything ends up growing with the cover crop. Lucky you have a sparrow hawk. Hope it helps with your sparrows.- beginnergirl
- Post #37,539
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
What are the common diseases carried by wild birds? West Nile and avian flu are not here. Pox is the only disease I am aware of and it is treatable if not too advanced. Wild birds don't eat the chicken feed as it is in the coop as is water. I don't see any of the birds causing a problem. I...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,529
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I absolutely want wild birds! I have chickadees, woodpeckers, jays, bush tits, hummingbirds, cedar waxwings, nuthatches. I LOVE birds. We even have Cooper's hawks. Beautiful birds. But I am watching my pullets. They are out when I can keep an eye on them.- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Our average low temp in January is 35. Permaculture sounds very interesting but I don't know much about it. Not sure about vermiculture. Seems like the worms and bugs just appeared in my compost last year. They are selling red worms for $12. here. I was afraid it sounded too complicated after...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,520
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I love my little garden cart. Holds up to 250#s, is lightweight, easy to move, never tips like a wheelbarrow. Mine is plastic so it is super light, doesn't rust. Mine has two hard plastic wheels in the back so a wheelbarrow would be easier to maneuver over uneven ground. It was very inexpensive...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,509
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
The pile of sod is about 20' long and 6' wide. I will leave it in place for now. I have a cover crop seed mix that has some cold hardy plants. Crimson clover is in there. I'm trying my first winter garden in a different location- lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, so this area is for the chickens...- beginnergirl
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
I want an auger! Funny SH and OHLD that your DHs love mowing things down. I wonder if I can get advice on what to do with this little hill of old sod? I dug up lawn by hand:(, made a pile with most grass upside down in April. Only a few weeds coming up. Can I plant a cover crop without...- beginnergirl
- Post #37,491
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The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!
Good to know! That is why I've never seen it. Canola oil is in everything.... Means I avoid packaged foods more and more.- beginnergirl
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