Colorado

[krcchickens]

Do you guys ever get crickets or live mealworms for your chicks? The dried ones are really expensive

 

[gardendufus]

Do you guys ever get crickets or live mealworms for your chicks? The dried ones are really expensive

I've done both. They love them both, but I have to say I loved watching them chase the small crickets the best. Trying to remember (DUH) but I think they were 3-4 weeks old before I did this. Be sure you are offering them grit before you do this. Not sure it's much cheaper than the dried ones tho.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Do you guys ever get crickets or live mealworms for your chicks? The dried ones are really expensive

Where I am live bugs are more expensive than dried. Live crickets are 11 cents each if I remember right but I can get a whole bucket of dried mealworms for ten dollars, I think... I haven't bought any in a while so I am rusty on the prices.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

I just found a swap on the 16th! I am going to try and go! Who else is with me?!

BIRD AND ANIMAL SWAP. There will be a swap and sale Saturday March 16. It will be at Sweeney's West in Pueblo West from 7AM TO 11AM. . This is your monthly chance to sell or buy farm and ranch related items, birds and livestock. . Admission is free. $5 Seller fee . For more information or directions call 719-320-3092.

It is nice to see a swap South of Denver. It's about half an hour less drive time for me too.

 

[coloradogal]

I spoke to Renee at Bartlett Feed in Falcon. If we can scramble together a 40 bag order, we can get 20% layer pellets for $14.10 per bag. Let me know if anyone would like to go in on a ton. I will make no money per bag on this order. If interested, let me know. I do have a paypal account.

 

[Adam7]

I spoke to Renee at Bartlett Feed in Falcon.  If we can scramble together a 40 bag order, we can get 20% layer pellets for $14.10 per bag.  Let me know if anyone would like to go in on a ton.  I will make no money per bag on this order.  If interested, let me know.  I do have a paypal account. 

O wow that sounds great! I won't be needing layer pellets yet but at those prices I wouldn't mind stocking up. How long is the shelf life on those?

 

[samsr]

I spoke to Renee at Bartlett Feed in Falcon. If we can scramble together a 40 bag order, we can get 20% layer pellets for $14.10 per bag. Let me know if anyone would like to go in on a ton. I will make no money per bag on this order. If interested, let me know. I do have a paypal account.

i am in for 5 bags. That should take me well into the summer. Let me know when you need the cash.

 

[coloradogal]

I honestly don't know. I would think it depends on how they are stored. Does anyone know?

 

[coloradogal]

i am in for 5 bags. That should take me well into the summer. Let me know when you need the cash.

The order has to be in by the end of the month. Could you PM me with your contact information. We need 20 more bags bought. That price is only good for until the end of the month and she orders it I think on a Thursday for Tuesday delivery. I'll know more about that when I actually place the order.

 

[samsr]

i am in for 5 bags. That should take me well into the summer. Let me know when you need the cash.

I honestly don't know. I would think it depends on how they are stored. Does anyone know?

According to the internet. It can keep up to 3 months then the fats in the pellets go rancid. I have enough freezer room at this point. I would bet I can keep it in there for a couple of months longer easily. Basically, you would need a cool dry place to store it.