Introductory Thread

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! That's a gorgeous rooster!

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Twenty... on paper...

Is this how one gets away with chicken math? Like you really have 40 then?

 

[triciayoung]

I'm definitely more interested in dietary supplementation and also phytochemicals than I used to be. I've recently put my flock on a really good-smelling feed that's seasoned with oregano, thyme, rosemary, star anise, kelp, and marigolds. (Nutrena Naturewise 16% layer.) It's way too expensive but if it keeps them from the vet I think that's worth it. (I'm also trying to grow them more forage, but they keep turning the yard into a moonscape... Well, at least I don't have to do any weeding.)

For a long time I thought herbs and stuff were all "essential oils" poppycock but after looking through poultrydvm and reading studies I realized that we've derived much of our modern pharmaceuticals from flora and fauna (like acyclovir--an invaluable antiviral for treating Marek's--is derived from a freakin sea sponge! Unbelievable.) I'm also fond of moronic acid. Hilarious name. Lots of potential.

Thanks y'all for the warm welcome. I've included a picture of Mr. Roku, my current roo and great grandson of Goku the First.
He's very snuggly and sometimes thinks he can feed the girls the designs on my pants.

Oh my, Roku is very handsome. I think nutraceuticals are very effective with chickens.

 

[janiedoe]

I'm definitely more interested in dietary supplementation and also phytochemicals than I used to be. I've recently put my flock on a really good-smelling feed that's seasoned with oregano, thyme, rosemary, star anise, kelp, and marigolds. (Nutrena Naturewise 16% layer.) It's way too expensive but if it keeps them from the vet I think that's worth it. (I'm also trying to grow them more forage, but they keep turning the yard into a moonscape... Well, at least I don't have to do any weeding.)

For a long time I thought herbs and stuff were all "essential oils" poppycock but after looking through poultrydvm and reading studies I realized that we've derived much of our modern pharmaceuticals from flora and fauna (like acyclovir--an invaluable antiviral for treating Marek's--is derived from a freakin sea sponge! Unbelievable.) I'm also fond of moronic acid. Hilarious name. Lots of potential.

Thanks y'all for the warm welcome. I've included a picture of Mr. Roku, my current roo and great grandson of Goku the First.
He's very snuggly and sometimes thinks he can feed the girls the designs on my pants.

I have a rooster who gets excited by the holes in my Crocs. The poor hens are always disappointed.