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[Chesterchook]

Question to anyone here using fermented feed - what's the best way to feed it? Putting it in the regular feeder didn't seem to work too well. The only thing that seems to work is putting it out for them in a bowl and periodically checking to make sure it isn't freezing up, which isn't always practical.
And for ACV, how much are you supposed to add to the water?

 

[Ashdoes]

Question to anyone here using fermented feed - what's the best way to feed it?  Putting it in the regular feeder didn't seem to work too well.  The only thing that seems to work is putting it out for them in a bowl and periodically checking to make sure it isn't freezing up, which isn't always practical.
And for ACV, how much are you supposed to add to the water?

For the ACV you just splash in a glug or two...I always do two, but only add more maybe every two weeks. For the feeder my FIL made me a special one just for the FF, a PVC pipe cut length wise and little feet. It works great. But there are all sorts of thing you can use, as long as they aren't metal. If you go to the FF thread and look at the pics there are quite a few people have posted.

 

[Pozees]

For the ACV you just splash in a glug or two...I always do two, but only add more maybe every two weeks. For the feeder my FIL made me a special one just for the FF, a PVC pipe cut length wise and little feet. It works great. But there are all sorts of thing you can use, as long as they aren't metal. If you go to the FF thread and look at the pics there are quite a few people have posted.

Yep, I just went to the dollar store and bought a couple of cheap plastic containers, then when I get home in the late afternoon I dump out anything that's left, which suddenly gets delicious by doing so

ACV I add about a tablespoon per gallon.

 

[Pozees]

Shylee, maybe you know the answer to this, once you're NPIP certified, can you purchase at a swap if it's from another NPIP participant?

 

[wsmith]

I think 'primitive' is the wrong word, I would say it is 'quaint"!!!

LOL. OK, we'll go with "Quaint"

 

[wsmith]

And for ACV, how much are you supposed to add to the water?

I usually add about 1-2 TBS. More than that and it seems too strong for their liking, and they avoid it, though if that's all they have they will eventually drink it. Mine are used to that amount, so there's no problem for mine.

 

[wsmith]

Heather and I went out and "lipsticked" two of the pullets last night. Hope I got enough on the inside of the vents to transfer to the eggs today.....

 

[wsmith]

Shylee, maybe you know the answer to this, once you're NPIP certified, can you purchase at a swap if it's from another NPIP participant?

My understanding is that once you are NPIP, you must always acquire new stock from an NPIP source. Otherwise you loose your certification and have to re-certify. That being said, it is an honor system for the most part. They do record how many and which breeds, and if they checked and you had new breeds and didn't have origination paperwork for them........

 

[coloradogal]

My understanding is that once you are NPIP, you must always acquire new stock from an NPIP source. Otherwise you loose your certification and have to re-certify. That being said, it is an honor system for the most part. They do record how many and which breeds, and if they checked and you had new breeds and didn't have origination paperwork for them........

That's my understanding too. I'm going to stick with just NPIP stock. I don't even believe we can go to a show can we, if our birds will be around non-NPIP. Do swaps have a section just for NPIP?

 

[coloradogal]

Hi CO folks. I know there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this thread. I have a sick hen and need some advice. The link to the thread is here. If anyone has had a hen like this please give me some advice.

Thank you!

How's your hen doing?