North to Alaska!

[AKhen]

That is terrible. I hope you don't lose any more.

 

[Jerschicks]

this is my new brooder. I had to move them into a bigger space already. lol. My cornish X have doubled in size already.

 

[laseterlass]

My brooder is kinda empty. 2 days ago it had 21 silkies and sizzles. They all moved on and I am down to Serama, Danver and a buff silkie. Frizzle white Cochin and sizzles in the bator!

 

[AK FLOCK SWAP]

I will have some EE/Ameracaunas this week for sale.. anyone else that would like some later this spring ..Contact me 3 to 4 weeks out. I can collect about 20 to 25 EE eggs a week, If you are interested in a large order..I have a few other breeds that we can set for you.. just give me a shout..I should have some FBCM pullets for sale come May.. I can put you on the list...Peace.

 

[Jerschicks]

Does anyone in the Fairbanks area use fermented feed? If so could we meet up sometime and show me how its done?

 

[Jerschicks]

Chick update: So far no more casualties. Everyone is spry and doing well.

 

[AKhen]

Chick update: So far no more casualties. Everyone is spry and doing well.

That is great to hear!!

 

[AK FLOCK SWAP]

Does anyone in the Fairbanks area use fermented feed? If so could we meet up sometime and show me how its done?

Ok lets ..step one buy grain barely,oats
Step2 find buckets or some thing to hold water.
Step 3 place some grain in container.
Step 4 fill container so water is above grain level.
Step 5 wait 2 to 4 days.
Step 6 rinse grain and feed to birds.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/722769/best-fermented-grains-feed-for-chickens
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/644300/fermenting-feed-for-meat-birds
http://www.gardenbetty.com/2013/05/why-and-how-to-ferment-your-chicken-feed/
http://naturalchickenkeeping.blogspot.com/p/fermented-feed.html
http://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/10-foods-to-ferment-for-chickens/

 

[Jerschicks]

bought 10 more girls to replace the ones i lost. 5 RIR and 5 Americanas. I also just started a batch of FF using starter crumbles. I will update as soon as i feed it.

 

[AK FLOCK SWAP]

bought 10 more girls to replace the ones i lost. 5 RIR and 5 Americanas. I also just started a batch of FF using starter crumbles. I will update as soon as i feed it.

Where did you get the chicks from locally?