FERMENTED FEEDS...anyone using them?

[LindaB220]

Firstly, I must have missed it, but that quote about the egg bound hen sounds nuts. So glad there are people around to pass the correct information!
Also, I did post a pic, probably a few pages back now.
I gave it to the kids tonight, I think they liked it. lol Ducks didn't touch it.
While I was spending time with them out there, I also got to see this magical sight.
That would be my rooster with his head in a greenhouse planter.

Wonky, I love your set up. And the rooster, bahahahaha. Was he stuck? Or just playing.

 

[wonkyflock14]

Wonky, I love your set up. And the rooster, bahahahaha. Was he stuck? Or just playing.

Thank you Linda! He is just looking about for some tasty bits that might be left over lol. I was praying I would get the picture before he realized it was not a treasure trove of treats!

 

[winteree]

It's a good thing I subscribe to this list....

I think we have a responsibility to clarify bad/wrong/deliverately misleading information. It's not a "difference of opinion."

If I had an egg bound hen and someone told me ro break it and then scoop out the parts with a spoon, I sure as heck hope someone would counter that information as soon as physically possible. Editing is fine if the bad information gets removed.....

IKR

 

[LindaB220]

IKR

Bahahaha, I had to google to figure this out. I'm old so didn't know.

 

[bluebirdnanny]

You aren't the only one that Googled it!!

 

[Judy]

Quote:
There was nothing in my post defending misinformation. On the contrary, it addresses how to respond to misinformation in a nonconfrontational manner.

Misinformation on the internet is a fact of life, and all internet users need to be aware of this. We always encourage our members to offer their viewpoints, experience, research, etc.

 

[chickensfinally]

IKR

Bahahaha, I had to google to figure this out.  I'm old so didn't know.   

You aren't the only one that Googled it!!

I have a teenage girl, so I know, but I'm old enough that I had a hard time seeing the "I", I was wondering what "KR" was at first!! LOL !!!

 

[LindaB220]

I have 4 hatched and at least one more pipping. These are my very first ever babies hatched. After a botched 1st day. These are Super Blue Egg Layers from dmrippy Already ordered some more. Packaging was terrific.

 

[birdlady79]

Yes. Secondary ferment with backslopping can be ready to feed overnight. Mine bubbles as I mix it, but I kike to let it go overnight at least. If you don't need two buckets, don't worry about it. If you are only backslopping and refreshing weekly, I, personally, would use a single bucket. I use two due to numbers.

It depends on how much they are eating as to how many times I backslop.. Usually it's twice a week... I try to do it at night but sometimes I forget and do it in the morning....I guess as long as it's bubbling it's fine... ...I'll stick with 1 bucket, I don't need anymore work. Lol.... Thank you !!

 

[Angiebubs]

Good information thanks all. I have always kept mine covered with water, feed them morning and again at night, then add more about every other day. It is usually bubbly by morning after adding new food.