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SilkieSensation said:
I have done this as well, but usually don't need a whole lot. As long as you leave feed in the bucket to keep the process going you rarely have to add more UPACV or yeast. I only have 1-2 stores remotely close to get
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Right! I honestly can't remember the last time I added anything to mine...hahahaa, now that I think of it..ahhahaa..just keep the water level up over the feed and everything is good!!
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randerson846 said:
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You can start feeding it as soon as you mix it, but it's better to give the very first batch 24-48 hours to get going good. Always leave a couple inches of feed in the bucket to start the next batch & you will rarely have to add more yeast or UPACV. You can keep the same bucket of feed going indefinitely as long as you make sure to keep it stirred & wet.
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Ok so i put some feed in a bucket and fill it up with water, i then let it sit for a while and occasionally stir it, then when all the water is absorbed i fill it up again until it is a few inches above the feed, i keep doing this until no more will be absorbed, (still occasionally stirring) i then leave it for 24 hours and it will be ready to use? How much do i use per chicken i have 13 so how much would i use :)
 
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randerson846 said:
Ok so i put some feed in a bucket and fill it up with water, i then let it sit for a while and occasionally stir it, then when all the water is absorbed i fill it up again until it is a few inches above the feed, i keep doing this until no more will be absorbed, (still occasionally stirring) i then leave it for 24 hours and it will be ready to use? How much do i use per chicken i have 13 so how much would i use
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Put your yeast or UPACV in the water & add feed. Warm water works best if possible. You can also add a little brown sugar or molasses to kick start the process. You have the rest right. You will need to strain off excess water before feeding. Just put it back in the bucket to keep the ferment going. I use a total of 3 1/2 gallons for 25 chickens, 5 turkeys & 6 call ducks. I would give them about a half gallon & see if they eat it all before bedtime. Give more or less accordingly until you find the right amount for your flock. If they run out way early give them a little more if you need to. They may not know what to think of the wet feed at first so you can try sprinkling a little dry feed over the top for a few days until they get used to it.
 
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randerson846 said:
Do they need dry food as well, and do i give it to them morning and night or just once a day
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Mine only get the fermented feed & table scraps. Everyone has a different feeding schedule but I really would try not to leave fermented feed sit in the bowls overnight. Aslo, you don't want to use metal bowls with the fermented feed. It causes a chemical reaction. The rubber livestock bowls are great for fermented feed. You also can't put it in a gravity style feeder. It will stick in it & not fall down through.
 
SilkieSensation said:
Mine only get the fermented feed & table scraps. Everyone has a different feeding schedule but I really would try not to leave fermented feed sit in the bowls overnight. Aslo, you don't want to use metal bowls with the fermented feed. It causes a chemical reaction. The rubber livestock bowls are great for fermented feed. You also can't put it in a gravity style feeder. It will stick in it & not fall down through.
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I will take pics of my set-up tomorrow...I use a dollar tree plastic bucket and a plastic strainer spoon. I started my FF with 4 cups feed, then a added a "glug" of ACV with mother into that then added the warm water till the feed was covered. STir..and let set for about 24-48 hours...it will bubble and look like it is doing 'something'..hahahaha...then I usually have like a loaf on the top that I can just scoop off, sometimes it doesn't do that, cause it was probably too cold... then I use the strainer spoon..let the liquid drain back into the feed bucket and done. Feed birds....I do add one-two scoops of feed Back into the FF bucket to keep things fed...if it needs more water to cover, then I just add warm water to cover feed. **Everything Silkie has said....There are a bunch of people on here that have info. at the bottoms of their quotey things that you can just click on and it will take you to the "how to make FF" ,I do not..yet...Motorcycle chick is one that has this 'thread ' thing you can use.... Does anyone know what I just said?! hahhahaha..anyway, someone with more intelligence than I will explain. I am very tired and must go to bed..goodnight all- catch you laters!
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wingstone said:
Why did no one stop me...
I got all the eggs from the weekend buying spree...
Now keep in mind I have never had geese or even pictured geese eggs......where the #### am I gonna put these humungous things, I am playing tetris in the incubators as it is
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This is like going to the bar and asking your friends why they let you have one more drink...:lau


SilkieSensation said:
LMP- I was thinking the same thing. Since when does a man do anything he can get out of doing??? :gig
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Lol!

Auroradream26 said:
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I've come to the conclusion that the coop will not be done by this weekend so I spent a couple hours and threw this together out of some scrap pieces today in the garage. I was starting to feel bad for them being in the two large dog crates like they didn't have enough room to move. I can spring clean my bedroom too since they're out in the garage now and get rid of all that dust! Think they'll be ok in here until 8 weeks old? There's 17 of them and the dimensions are 4' X 6' and 3' tall. I still need to build them a couple roosts but I'll do that tomorrow. I'm beat lol.
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You go girl! I am jealous! How old are your sweet birds now?
 

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