California - Northern

[ronott1]

Quote: No citric acid--kills the chickens--BAD Times then......

 

[Deerling]

Super exciting! I put water in the troughs and a sponge too and mine only went up to 65%.

Boots and Undies! Now that's a good look!

PetRock:

I have a question on how you are using the Oxine. I looked it up on Revival and there is an option for it to come with Citric Acid crystals to activate it..... do you use it that way? I am not very familiar with this product so I am unsure about the Citric Acid part.

I saw the answer to this earlier and it was a resounding no. I guess the Citric Acid makes it poison or at least very hazardous to use.

Thanks for the input! I will let you all know how it goes (probably incessantly).

 

[PetRock]

Super exciting! I put water in the troughs and a sponge too and mine only went up to 65%.

Boots and Undies! Now that's a good look!

PetRock:

I have a question on how you are using the Oxine. I looked it up on Revival and there is an option for it to come with Citric Acid crystals to activate it..... do you use it that way? I am not very familiar with this product so I am unsure about the Citric Acid part.

NO! Do not use the citric acid. That makes it toxic! I dilute it in water in a spray bottle and use it to disinfect waterers, brooders, etc. I also use it in the first soak when I sprout grain for the chickens. A little can be used in their water to prevent algae, bacterial growth, etc. but I usually use raw apple cider vinegar in the water instead. I also put a small amount in the water in the bottom of my incubator to prevent growth of beasties while incubating. You can also use it for mouth wash but I haven't tried that, yet! A gallon lasts a long time since you dilute it in water.

 

[PetRock]

Eeeeee lockdown is today!

(That smiley looks pretty happy, but imagine it has more of a nervous look on its face). With the Genesis 1580 do you put water in the troughs for lockdown, or just add another Tupperware or sponge? And with the sponge how often do you need to wet it?

The woman I am getting the Calico Cochins from is waiting to send the eggs so I don't think I'll have to do a staggered hatch. Isn't that nice? Chicken people tend to be, I've noticed. I just am so glad to know you all - so happy we moved to Northern California before getting chickens!

I dreamed I heard the chickens super early this morning so definitely tramped out in my boots and undies to make sure everyone was okay

. They were. Glad we don't have any close neighbor, I bet it won't be the last time.

How exciting!!!! Go, chickies, go!!!

That's funny about this morning! I am out in the backyard in my PJs almost every morning. There is only one 2 story house that borders our yard. I guess if they want to get their jollies watching an old lady take care of chickens in her PJs & robe, that's okay with me! It is pretty entertaining especially when it is muddy!

 

[liz9910]

How exciting!!!! Go, chickies, go!!!

That's funny about this morning! I am out in the backyard in my PJs almost every morning. There is only one 2 story house that borders our yard. I guess if they want to get their jollies watching an old lady take care of chickens in her PJs & robe, that's okay with me! It is pretty entertaining especially when it is muddy!

 

[zooweemama]

Is Bar-Ale a good feed? I sent my husband out to get feed - I said all flock and he came back with organic starter from Bar-Ale. I died at the cost.

 

[chiqita]

How exciting!!!! Go, chickies, go!!!

That's funny about this morning! I am out in the backyard in my PJs almost every morning. There is only one 2 story house that borders our yard. I guess if they want to get their jollies watching an old lady take care of chickens in her PJs & robe, that's okay with me! It is pretty entertaining especially when it is muddy!

I cant wear my robe outside anymore. Cranberries thinks it makes me look like a hostile bird. Between that and no culottes, the birds are cramping my style! Basically anything that is red or blue and flaps, he takes umbrage too.

 

[Deerling]

I had to run inside to tell you all that it took me a minuite to pick out Alice today! Usually she's the first one I see because she's paler and so hunched up but today - it may be my imagination, but I don't think it is - her comb is brighter and she has a little bit of a neck!

 

[PetRock]

I cant wear my robe outside anymore. Cranberries thinks it makes me look like a hostile bird. Between that and no culottes, the birds are cramping my style! Basically anything that is red or blue and flaps, he takes umbrage too.

That would make a funny you tube video! He made Monet nervous the day we were there. She felt like he was sizing her up! I don't remember what color she had on that day but maybe it was blue since that is one of her favorite colors!

 

[ronott1]

I had to run inside to tell you all that it took me a minuite to pick out Alice today! Usually she's the first one I see because she's paler and so hunched up but today - it may be my imagination, but I don't think it is - her comb is brighter and she has a little bit of a neck!

That is good news!