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[kajira]

Argh. I was going to try to order turkey feed, from TSC, and they don't have *anything*

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-chick-starter-24-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005

This is the closest their website has, and I think I have to go into the store in person, to order it.

So, it looks like this 20% crumble starter feed, is what i'm stuck with. I'll need to figure out how to add extra grit/protein to the turkeys. I need to re-read the niacin on the bag, but I *think* it's okay for the ducks as is.

I need to get everything all organized this weekend, and push comes to shove, I just won't order the turkeys and ducks until next spring if I can't get everything set up in time for them to come next week.

Anyways. Just figuring it out since the requirements for ducks and turkeys are more complicated then keeping baby chicks alive and happy. haha

 

[BullChick]

I sure am glad today is Friday.

My daughter's teacher from last year came to visit the chicks yesterday evening. She is taking some of them when they get big enough. Only problem, you can't catch them. I have not experienced chicks raised by a broody before, but boy, they are fast and do not want to be picked up.

I keep looking at them trying to decide how many are likely roosters. About half & half right now I think.

Get them on the roost at night.
What is big enough? You mean when they don't need heat?

 

[kajira]

I sure am glad today is Friday.

My daughter's teacher from last year came to visit the chicks yesterday evening. She is taking some of them when they get big enough. Only problem, you can't catch them. I have not experienced chicks raised by a broody before, but boy, they are fast and do not want to be picked up.

I keep looking at them trying to decide how many are likely roosters. About half & half right now I think.

does it matter if a broody raises them and the broody is super people friendly? or... does it no longer matter once they are wild?

 

[BullChick]

I'm supposed to start my diabetes medication today.... Okay actually I was supposed to start it yesterday... And a healthier diet......

Good luck with that. Cinnamon helps lower it, and comes in capsules. Walking downhill lowers blood sugar too.

 

[kajira]

I'm supposed to start my diabetes medication today.... Okay actually I was supposed to start it yesterday... And a healthier diet......

Good luck. What medication is it?

And a healthier diet is never a bad thing.... unless they want you to give up bacon.

 

[Chaos18]

I sure am glad today is Friday.

My daughter's teacher from last year came to visit the chicks yesterday evening. She is taking some of them when they get big enough. Only problem, you can't catch them. I have not experienced chicks raised by a broody before, but boy, they are fast and do not want to be picked up.

I keep looking at them trying to decide how many are likely roosters. About half & half right now I think.

Catch them at night.

I'm supposed to start my diabetes medication today.... Okay actually I was supposed to start it yesterday... And a healthier diet......

Good luck with it and I hope the diet and meds help.

 

[kwhites634]

I'm supposed to start my diabetes medication today.... Okay actually I was supposed to start it yesterday... And a healthier diet......

Hit the lake; fish is good for you

 

[campingshaws]

Catch them with food!

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Good luck with that. Cinnamon helps lower it, and comes in capsules. Walking downhill lowers blood sugar too.

Good luck. What medication is it? 

And a healthier diet is never a bad thing.... unless they want you to give up bacon.

Metformin...... Bacon will be on my diet.... Some anyway..... I'm gonna go the lower carb high protein high fiber route. I don't need to lose a bunch of weight.... Maybe 15 pounds tops.
But it's gonna be hard to keep sugar down while taking prednisone.

 

[Chaos18]

Argh. I was going to try to order turkey feed, from TSC, and they don't have *anything*

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-chick-starter-24-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005

This is the closest their website has, and I think I have to go into the store in person, to order it.

So, it looks like this 20% crumble starter feed, is what i'm stuck with. I'll need to figure out how to add extra grit/protein to the turkeys. I need to re-read the niacin on the bag, but I *think* it's okay for the ducks as is.

I need to get everything all organized this weekend, and push comes to shove, I just won't order the turkeys and ducks until next spring if I can't get everything set up in time for them to come next week.

Anyways. Just figuring it out since the requirements for ducks and turkeys are more complicated then keeping baby chicks alive and happy. haha

I've never raised poults but ducklings are easy.