simply enough, it just causes them to drink a lot more water, and the intake of more water will help them start laying....they need to stay very hydrated to lay well, giving greens also helps, watermelons, tomatoes, apples, etc....lots of moisture there...
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It is going through the rumor mills. NObody really knows what the state superintendant has in mind...just that she likes things her way and only that way. She is a bit of a power monger. the idea is that too much money is spent on administration and it would be better to centralize that for cost effectiveness. The other idea is to streamline schools and make them more like each other...it isn't that the small schools are going to be closed due to size...it is more of a money issue. There is less money for each student and therefore less foreach school. If the schools can find moey and use it wisely then they will stay open...there comes a point when size and money will just not come together...we are falling into that category. Our current superintendant is great with financials...we are good for a couple years...but the economy has got to improve and we need kids...there are several schools that will not make it because of money...
The paper keeps saying that our building is closing in 2012 to do renovations so it can become Columbus Elementary. The school board keeps telling our principal that it will stay open with us teaching in it while the renovations go on, exposing Asbestos and Black mold. I'm afraid that they are just telling us this to keep us there and will call us all this July and say "change of plans, get your stuff and we will put you somewhere". I am on a continuing contract so they can't just cut me loose but I DO NOT want to teach elementary.
Also, I truely get the feeling that the Arts aren't going to be taught in public schools much longer. I can't really teach much art to children that can't read or do simple math anyway. This week a whole class of 8th graders couldn't divide 9 by 2!
Our education system is in serious trouble. Next year we will be expected to keep detailed records of each student on how well they know each Pass Objective (the basic vocabulary and concept for each subject that the State dictates). I am not sure how I am going to do that for 150 + kids and keep track of modifications for special need students, know who is going to tutoring a couple of days each week (and what of the Art Pass Objectives they will be missing then) Writing a record of every dicipling problem, contacting parents for those problems, keep track of supplies that have to be counted before the end of every class to make sure they don't get stolen all in 6, 45 min. time blocks. Then grade papers. Plus they want to pay me the second lowest pay in the Nation in an already underpaid profession.........Ugh! I am not having a good week!
It is going through the rumor mills. NObody really knows what the state superintendant has in mind...just that she likes things her way and only that way. She is a bit of a power monger. the idea is that too much money is spent on administration and it would be better to centralize that for cost effectiveness. The other idea is to streamline schools and make them more like each other...it isn't that the small schools are going to be closed due to size...it is more of a money issue. There is less money for each student and therefore less foreach school. If the schools can find moey and use it wisely then they will stay open...there comes a point when size and money will just not come together...we are falling into that category. Our current superintendant is great with financials...we are good for a couple years...but the economy has got to improve and we need kids...there are several schools that will not make it because of money...
The paper keeps saying that our building is closing in 2012 to do renovations so it can become Columbus Elementary. The school board keeps telling our principal that it will stay open with us teaching in it while the renovations go on, exposing Asbestos and Black mold. I'm afraid that they are just telling us this to keep us there and will call us all this July and say "change of plans, get your stuff and we will put you somewhere". I am on a continuing contract so they can't just cut me loose but I DO NOT want to teach elementary.
Also, I truely get the feeling that the Arts aren't going to be taught in public schools much longer. I can't really teach much art to children that can't read or do simple math anyway. This week a whole class of 8th graders couldn't divide 9 by 2!
Our education system is in serious trouble. Next year we will be expected to keep detailed records of each student on how well they know each Pass Objective (the basic vocabulary and concept for each subject that the State dictates). I am not sure how I am going to do that for 150 + kids and keep track of modifications for special need students, know who is going to tutoring a couple of days each week (and what of the Art Pass Objectives they will be missing then) Writing a record of every dicipling problem, contacting parents for those problems, keep track of supplies that have to be counted before the end of every class to make sure they don't get stolen all in 6, 45 min. time blocks. Then grade papers. Plus they want to pay me the second lowest pay in the Nation in an already underpaid profession.........Ugh! I am not having a good week!
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I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
teachers and policemen are the most underpaid professionals out there, and lawyers and politicians the most over paid...we couldnt do without teachers and policemen, but I dream of a day where lawyers and politicians are no longer in a position of power or influence...
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I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
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I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
I did notice today that their outside waterer was full of grass and dirt, inside is raised though and they have access to that also.
Another question, if you give them things like tomatoes, greens, etc, do they need to have grit?
OK - and one more question - can they eat any weed or could there be weeds in the yard that are harmful?
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
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I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
I am in the boat with ya, I would love to be able to turn mine out but dogs, coon, hawks, etc....you can put it in a bowl, you can mix a little in their food every few days, I just toss out a handful every few days in their pen...
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
I am in the boat with ya, I would love to be able to turn mine out but dogs, coon, hawks, etc....you can put it in a bowl, you can mix a little in their food every few days, I just toss out a handful every few days in their pen...
banjo cheaking in there is to much reading to catch up on right now did i miss any thing good ??
Grit is not really needed if you are feeding layer pellets as it is included in the ration. If fed a diet of whole grains then grit should be offered free-choice as should ouster shell.
Feeding Ceyanne or any other hot pepper doesn't bother birds as they do not carry the receptors that can taste hot as we do. I know many that use Ceyanne as a natural wormer.
Feeding Ceyanne or any other hot pepper doesn't bother birds as they do not carry the receptors that can taste hot as we do. I know many that use Ceyanne as a natural wormer.
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I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
There is a great snack page on BYC. I'll try to post the link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart
I would still make grit available unless they are totally free ranging, and on the weeds, I dont know of any that will kill a chicken....but you might ask around, I am still a greenhorn where chickens are concerned....
I bought some grit the other day, but how do you put it out? Just in a dish to eat freely from? or in a feeder?
I wish I could let my chickens free range but there are coyotes around and many stray dogs.
There is a great snack page on BYC. I'll try to post the link.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart
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