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Sonoran Silkies said:
Try adding apple cider vinegar to her water, and making oyster shell available, possibly even mix ome into her food, and see if that doesn't help with the eggs. If not, there is a bird supplement called Nekton MSA that should help.
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Yep ACV to water. Oyster shell is available for whoever wants it. I'll look into the Nekton MSA - doesn't hurt to try. Thanks for the tip.
 
Does anyone know of anybody selling a small camper trailer? WE have a 6 cylinder toyota truck. My hubby and I want to travel for a year or so and live in the trailer. We can't go real expensive. Older, gently used is fine. Thanks
 
Fuzzybird said:
Does anyone know of anybody selling a small camper trailer? WE have a 6 cylinder toyota truck. My hubby and I want to travel for a year or so and live in the trailer. We can't go real expensive. Older, gently used is fine. Thanks
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We have what would be considered a small toy hauler. We bought it in 2010 and have never used it. It is 16', pretty small to live in but if only a year could be OK. Has 2 burner stove, microwave, nice sized bathroom with walk-in shower, forced air heat but no A/C. Beds fold down from either side but you could modify to make a full size bed in the back. No fridge. Easily towed with your truck. Needs tires and a battery. $4000 or best offer. I can send pics if you think it will suit your needs.
 
Demosthine said:
The Natural Chicken Keeping blog is where that previous link got her information and it's a better reference than the one posted. The process is extremely simple and is great for your flock. I've been doing mine for coming up on a year now and could not be happier. Unlike the dry feed, they will "act" hungry at all times. For some reason, it's like chicken crack. You think they go crazy of scratch? It does nothing compared to fermented feed. So just a warning, many of us start referring to them as little velociraptors the way they act.

Yes, it will reduce your feed costs because the feed expands to about 2 1/2 times it's original size and the nutrients are more readily available. Just take a bunch of feed, throw it in a five gallon bucket, cover it generously with water and stir it every day. Make sure there is ample air circulation (no closed lids) or you can start developing a mold problem. Once it starts bubbling or forming a "film" on top, you'll know it's fermenting and going well. Top off the feed and water daily with non-chlorinated water and you're done. Unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is not necessary at all, nor is any other starter culture
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My chicks will be 3 weeks old on Tuesday. I assume you use fermented feed once you start them on layer? At 8 weeks or so? It sounds a lot like sourdough starter. You get the feed to come alive then keep it growing by feeding it; adding water and feed daily. So how is it fed? Is it like a wet mash instead of pellets or granules? I haven't decided yet what my girls will be fed once they are ready to be weaned off of commercial chick starter. Does everyone think the fermented feed is better for the flock or is it more a matter of spending less? I am a chef by trade (no longer, thankfully) and am open to any and all suggestions. So far my birds are reaping the rewards of being completely 100% spoiled rotten and I don't see that changing any time soon.
 
Hi folks...so sad. I had to cull my first chicken tonight. It was the crossed beak chick I have been posting about. She was not getting any better & appeared weak tonight, so I did it. I hope its easier to do full grown birds. That **** near broke my heart!! I also vow to buy special tools (not my husband well used items) and have them ready for this awful part of chicken raising. RIP...Aunt Chilada
 
kpgoldstar said:
My chicks will be 3 weeks old on Tuesday. I assume you use fermented feed once you start them on layer? At 8 weeks or so? It sounds a lot like sourdough starter. You get the feed to come alive then keep it growing by feeding it; adding water and feed daily. So how is it fed? Is it like a wet mash instead of pellets or granules? I haven't decided yet what my girls will be fed once they are ready to be weaned off of commercial chick starter. Does everyone think the fermented feed is better for the flock or is it more a matter of spending less? I am a chef by trade (no longer, thankfully) and am open to any and all suggestions. So far my birds are reaping the rewards of being completely 100% spoiled rotten and I don't see that changing any time soon.
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my chicks are started on FF from day one; I have two buckets, one my chick feed and layer in the other. These is no waste with FF, it's much harder for them to scratch feed out of troughs and the fines stick together, yes it is a wet mash. You can use the ACV or some plain yogurt to kick off the fermentation a little faster to start with. I feel my birds are doing much better on FF than on dry feed and it is great for ducks because it is already wet.
 
Angelray said:
Hi folks...so sad. I had to cull my first chicken tonight. It was the crossed beak chick I have been posting about. She was not getting any better & appeared weak tonight, so I did it. I hope its easier to do full grown birds. That **** near broke my heart!! I also vow to buy special tools (not my husband well used items) and have them ready for this awful part of chicken raising. RIP...Aunt Chilada
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Awhee, man.. :hit

Condolences from us..
 

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