Idaho?

[Birdrain92]

It's been proven that too much citrus can lower birds' protein and calcium levels, which may lead to feather picking and softer shells. Moderation is the key here.

Peels, on the other hand, I would discourage due a potential choking hazard. I can't find anything that says they're toxic, though, so chopping them up into bits may be alright.

Supposedly citrus (as well as garlic and onion) is supposed to give the eggs an odd flavor, but I can't find any sources that prove such. A few people swear they can taste it in the eggs... may just be in their heads.

If the birds have enough it adds a bit of a sulfur to the egg I bet. Garlic and Onions naturally contain lots of Sulfur in them especially Garlic. That's why I love Garlic and Garlic powder. You can use that sulfur to help with parasites. Citrus fruits I believe have Sulfate in them which is I think a weaker version of Sulfur. I can believe that it could possible lower the nutrition in the birds if too much. I use my knife and cut the fruit in half so they can actually eat it. My chickens never touch the fruit if it's not cut open. Same with milks though; sometimes if the cow was on fresh alfalfa for a long time it tastes different then a dairy cow that never goes to pasture.

 

[acemario]

Wow! This thread really picked up! Awesome!

I'm just dropping in to see if any chicken friends have any fertile SBEL eggs available near the Utah border! Thanks!

 

[CGilbert]

Is there a post that lists the different acronyms? Cause looking them up online is useless
Thanks!


(PS: What does SBEL mean?)

 

[Feathyr]

@ Birdrain92 - That's a good theory. A change in flavor may depend on the amount consumed, too.

Here you go, CGilbert. Not sure what SBEL stands for, though.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/acronym-list-for-byc

 

[CGilbert]

@ Birdrain92 - That's a good theory. A change in flavor may depend on the amount consumed, too.

Here you go, CGilbert. Not sure what SBEL stands for, though.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/acronym-list-for-byc

Thank you!!!

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

SBEL stands for Super Blue Egg Layer. An Ameraucana Rooster over a leghorn hen produces these chicks, they lay blue eggs but much more productive than an Ameraucana. The plumage is typically white with blue or black flecks, and they may or may not have the poofy cheeks. Also may be called Sapphires when a Cream Legbar is used for the blue egg gene.

 

[Robbo]

I'd be interested if any of them are silkies ?
What part of idaho are you in?

I am in Boise.

Sadly none will be silkies as I have a barred rock rooster. So the most that will happen is full size bird, normal feathers, with 5 toes.

 

[CGilbert]

SBEL stands for Super Blue Egg Layer. An Ameraucana Rooster over a leghorn hen produces these chicks, they lay blue eggs but much more productive than an Ameraucana. The plumage is typically white with blue or black flecks, and they may or may not have the poofy cheeks. Also may be called Sapphires when a Cream Legbar is used for the blue egg gene.

Well that sounds absolutely beautiful. Thank you for explaining

 

[Michelle27]

In need of help my silkie polish hen isn't acting herself won't eat or drink mopes around looks at all the food and walks away Iv been syringeing her some electrolytes and some yogurt but nothing is helping this is day 2 now what else could I do for her? She seems to not have any parasites anything will help thanks.

 

[BoiseChik]

Have you dewormed your flock?