California - Northern

[ronott1]

Ok i was looking around for aanswe to why some things are iron ok and some are not. The answer is a lot of animal products (including red cell which is what started this inquiry) use chealated iron. This you will ekiminate excess. Poly vi sol is NOT chealated and has waay to much of everythjng in a drop for a chick but the iron is the only thing that can easily be toxic amounts. Im coming to the conclusion poly is a bit like sulmet. Better then nothing but the worst choice for chickens.

Im gonna rry red cell since it has great selenium content and its easier and cheaper then a lot of the other vits around. I can deal with more expensive but its hard to turn down easier...

Let us know how it works.

I should stock up on stuff like this since hatching season will soon be here.

 

[chiqita]

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Chicks are growing like weeds (ok some are, some aren't, the size discrepancy among the splash chicks is kinda nutty considering they're only a week apart in age; they are my biggest and my smallest chicks, including the ones that are week YOUNGER than the small splash chicks). Feathering in also ranges from nearly feathered to nothing but fuzz. Can't wait to figure out which ones are hens (*fingers crossed* for the lone black chick!).

 

[chiqita]

Ovascope for sale in chico
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i can't get byc to paste links on my phone. Its a conspiracy!

 

[AmyPaperlady]

I've found that, if I use the pre-installed browser on my phone instead of Firefox (your preferred browser may vary

) I can post pictures just fine (though only 1 at a time, which means posts like yesterday take a little longer than if I were posting from my computer)--if I use any other browser, it's no-go.

Edited to add:

Gah! you said links, not photos. Never mind...

 

[ronott1]

Chicks are growing like weeds (ok some are, some aren't, the size discrepancy among the splash chicks is kinda nutty considering they're only a week apart in age; they are my biggest and my smallest chicks, including the ones that are week YOUNGER than the small splash chicks). Feathering in also ranges from nearly feathered to nothing but fuzz. Can't wait to figure out which ones are hens (*fingers crossed* for the lone black chick!).

They are very cute!

It is funny to see them grow at different rates.

 

[Kaylish]

Ovascope for sale in chico
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i can't get byc to paste links on my phone. Its a conspiracy!

Found the ad (Thanks!) - been thinking about getting one; are they worth the $$$?

 

[chiqita]

I've found that, if I use the pre-installed browser on my phone instead of Firefox (your preferred browser may vary ) I can post pictures just fine (though only 1 at a time, which means posts like yesterday take a little longer than if I were posting from my computer)--if I use any other browser, it's no-go.

Edited to add:

Gah! you said links, not photos. Never mind...

i appreciate the thought!

If thw ovascope was closer id buy it. Needs new batteries for dark eggs. I have flashlight candlers and mario steals them >>. Hed leave that alone.

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for posting that, I think I might buy some... looks like a good one to have.

Gotta be honest and say that I don't know Jack about what vitamins help with laying, fertility and hatch-ability. There is something called Avian Super Pack that you put in water, but would need a gram scale to use it properly.


Disclaimer - I have not used it and I missed the original post about vitamins, so I don't know what you're looking for.

-Kathy

 

[PetRock]

Hi, All! Sorry that I haven't been posting lately. I have kept up with the chat and enjoyed the photos that have been posted! I have some new pics to share of my Langshan pullets and my first broody mama Pita Pinta and the 3 chicks that she hatched this past week. I'll post them later today.

I am teaching a high school biology class for our homeschool co-op. This week's experiment used eggs (green ones from my Pita Pinto cross pullets) and vinegar to make naked eggs by removing the calcium carbonate outer shell. We are having a blast with it! Here is a link where you can see about it. If you have kids at home, this would be a fun thing to do with them!

http://imaginationstationtoledo.org/content/2011/04/how-to-make-a-naked-egg/