4th Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long

[TMNfarm]

I hope! Thats all i have available right now
also i found the hen and they are now together finding feed together and being awesome.

the cat decided one of the chicks looked delicious but when he was about to swipe momma fought him and now he has a little blood on his head. I was too far away and couldnt get theere in time if she hadnt done something

Yay Momma Hen!!!!

 

[michaelf]

This is a picture my brother sent me this morning. I used to have guinea at one time. Great watch dogs. We always knew when someone came up or something came around. Thought I would share photo.

 

[cluck-cluck]

I started my first batch of fermented feed last night!! I made the double buckets by drilling holes in one and seating them inside each other... One question... How much water do I put in?? Should it be covering the feed? All of the feed is wet, but there is no standing water in the top bucket. Do I need to add more?

I taught my NYD chicks how to drink from a bottle with a chicken nipple hanging from the top of the brooder! Yay!! No more icky water!!! Now I just have to make another one. One waterer for 20 chicks isn't enough...

I believe the water should be over the top. One person I read said 2" above the feed. I add water when the feed drinks it all up. Also, don't use too hot a water (you can use tepid to help the process along). Say good bye to clean chickens!! LOL. But I must say, I do believe I am saving 20% on feed doing this! Either not as much is being spilled or they really do get more nutrition out of it!

This is a picture my brother sent me this morning. I used to have guinea at one time. Great watch dogs. We always knew when someone came up or something came around. Thought I would share photo.

That's so cool!

 

[Fuzzybird]

I feel sorry for the snake!

 

[TMNfarm]

I believe the water should be over the top. One person I read said 2" above the feed. I add water when the feed drinks it all up. Also, don't use too hot a water (you can use tepid to help the process along). Say good bye to clean chickens!! LOL. But I must say, I do believe I am saving 20% on feed doing this! Either not as much is being spilled or they really do get more nutrition out of it!
That's so cool!

Thank you! I will add more water when I get home tonight. I am using water from my barn faucet, so DEFINITELY not too warm!!

 

[chiqita]

This is a picture my brother sent me this morning. I used to have guinea at one time. Great watch dogs. We always knew when someone came up or something came around. Thought I would share photo.

MY turkeys follow people around and make what I know are "get out of here" noises if I have people in the backyard. They charge if I am not there. last call to post GFF numbers, will be finalizing numbers in just a bit.

 

[debs_flock]

This is a picture my brother sent me this morning. I used to have guinea at one time. Great watch dogs. We always knew when someone came up or something came around. Thought I would share photo.

Love it

 

[nothingbutbirds]

MY turkeys follow people around and make what I know are "get out of here" noises if I have people in the backyard.  They charge if I am not there.   last call to post GFF  numbers, will be finalizing numbers  in just a bit.

my guess is 1,563 if its not to late I cant post on that fpage for it for some reason

 

[Cynthia12]

They were counting all eggs set thru the 14th (Friday) if I remember right.

Ok, I went ahead and filled it out, not the time, but the date, since I won't be able to be included for the first hatch.

 

[gabrielle1976]

Way to go mamma hen , I bet that kitty will think twice about the little fuzz balls next time.
I almost fell sorry for the snake