grannys gone and done it

[lindalouly]

I read a thread about cayenne pepper in chicken feed. Followed their recommendations and it proved havoc on the girls... But remember I am in a different climate and stuff than you.

My findings were that the amount given at the time increased water intake which scientifically should increase egg production but also causes an uneven level of nutrients that are needed in the laying birds. Lots of soft shelled. Fart eggs and missed days.

 

[Kiki]

My findings were that the amount given at the time increased water intake which scientifically should increase egg production but also causes an uneven level of nutrients that are needed in the laying birds. Lots of soft shelled. Fart eggs and missed days.

do you remember how much and how often you were giving it to them?

 

[campingshaws]

That tall stuff is different. I just wanted granny to feel better about not mowing.

 

[lindalouly]

do you remember how much and how often you were giving it to them?

For nine birds its was a tspoon a day mixed into two cups of feed. My birds also free ranged all day.

 

[Kiki]

Remember ...I eat raw garlic cloves everyday and cayenne.
i know not all things that are good for humans ARE good for chickens
but my chickens will be eating garlic and cayenne on a regular basis and FF daily for sure.
I am a firm believer in an ounce of prevention.....

Anyone watching the Olympic opening ceremonies?

We are all dying to see the gymnastics on Sun., Tues. and Thursday!
lol

 

[Kiki]

That tall stuff is different. I just wanted granny to feel better about not mowing.

LOL

 

[Kiki]

Im getting 9 birds this time!!!

WOOT WOOT!

 

[lindalouly]

For nine birds its was a tspoon a day mixed into two cups of feed. My birds also free ranged all day.

I did a few experiments with the birds. My best outcome came from hatching the rounder eggs of the same bird to get more pullets vs roos. There's a huge thread and database that lazygarderner does that I participated in. Very intriguing outcomes.

 

[lindalouly]

Remember ...I eat raw garlic cloves everyday and cayenne.
i know not all things that are good for humans ARE good for chickens
but my chickens will be eating garlic and cayenne on a regular basis and FF daily for sure.
I am a firm believer in an ounce of prevention.....

Anyone watching the Olympic opening ceremonies?

We are all dying to see the gymnastics on Sun., Tues. and Thursday!
 lol

I swear that sounded nothing like you saying you were excited for football to start!!!! Lol!!!!

 

[Kiki]

Linda,
Are there more people out there that keep info like this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1124100/meat-bird-project-delaware-white-rock-dark-cornish

I just found this thread by accident.
I haven't actually looked for more like him yet but I am going to this weekend.