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[Olive Hill]

but maybe we haven't taken into account that chicken multiplication may happen to her as fast as it has happened to me and that 200 pounds of feed will be gone in 2 months!

Even 2 months is too long to have fresh ground feed sitting around waiting to be fed.

 

[swampducks]

I found my duckling I thought taken by an eagle. I opened the coop door to check on the nesting guineas and there he was sitting next to them.

I have no idea where he was hiding unless it was in the broken down duck house around the corner inside the other pen. I know I looked for him there but I may not have peered all the way in. I just figured he was a goner. I texted DH this happy news and he texted me back the "evil laugh". He's thinking an extra duck for dinner.

I know that is what is supposed to happen with my extras but they are so cute.

Anyone want to buy a muscovy duck or two? Got 4 girls and 5 boys again. All shades of black and white. Grand parents came from different farms so there isn't much inbreeding yet. (They hatched Feb 20th) If so, pm me.



The one that was missing is the one at the far right top, only one of 2 with a black crown.

This is so weird.

 

[NovaAman]

Even if its air tight container? I buy a bag every two weeks, so not enough time to spoil...

 

[Olive Hill]

Nova - Yes! Let 'em out! Yes, even if stored in an air tight container. Sometimes more so. If you're buying "a bag" as in the pellet or crumble feeds at TSC, FFH, etc then it's an entirely different ball game. Storage of pelleted and crumbled feeds is actually increased by the processing that it undergoes. When you buy in bulk at a mill, you're generally not going to be buying pelletized or crumbled feeds. It's "fresh" ground and the storage time vs the whole grains is reduced considerably depending on the specific recipe, processes, etc.

 

[NovaAman]

AW! Well then, I will keep doing it the way I am. I was considering stocking over the winter in stainless steal trash cans in my garage. But if we have another winter like this one, then that would suck as the temps go crazy, would worry then about moisture- freeze/thaw...

Well I have the yesmeaties out, and they are so funny. They are playing no different that my broody hatched chicks. HEHE. Will get some pics later... I hope.

Thanks Olive.

 

[Olive Hill]

I've got my fingers crossed for another winter like this last one, but I doubt we'll be so lucky.

If you do try to store feed in your garage commercial (such as what you buy at TSC) feeds or whole grains store best. Plastic cans, rather than metal, are also preferred, though you can just line the metal cans, too. Metal is more likely to sweat and cause condensation on the inside.

 

[Shamrock4]

but maybe we haven't taken into account that chicken multiplication may happen to her as fast as it has happened to me and that 200 pounds of feed will be gone in 2 months!

Thats no fair, I go through 75 pounds a week!

 

[Olive Hill]

Thats no fair, I go through 75 pounds a week!

You want me to make you feel better?

 

[Shamrock4]

Quote: Sure

 

[BobBry]

Bobbry:

I know that Destiny Farms in Brighton is making their own feed. No idea if they grow it and grind it themselves. Between them and another place in Howell that mix their own I don't know of any other.


Does anyone know if it would be beneficial to buy around 200# of feed at a time for a custom mix? Since numbers are my enemy could anyone tell me how large of a metal can I would need to hold that much? I wanted to mix my own but that proved to be more difficult because somewhere I read I need a mixer/grinder of my own.

Thank you lady feather. Brighton is a bit far for me under the circumstances.

Sure

many of us would like to feel better..... I know Olive Hill, Not your job. That's okay. imo