Safe or not??

[Dot's flock]

It's true that Amprolium (active ingredient in medicated starter) is not an antibiotic, and is a thiamine blocker. It is also true that thiamine synthesizes carbohydrates so we are able to use them as energy, along with other bodily functions that affect our nervous systems. I have seen a study that shows that Amprolium is present 10-14 days in the egg, more concentrated in the yolks, after administration of medicated feed. At these levels, the levels of the drug as it affects the human uptake of this beneficial vitamin may be negligible. I'm short, would I eat the eggs? Yes, probably, but not on a regular basis. I prefer to use medicated feed only when it is necessary, not as a preventative measure. I hope that helps!

Thank you! I am new at this and have been doing what others have told me to do. This is an expensive way to get eggs, but I love my birds!!!

 

[GC-Raptor]

Thank you! I am new at this and have been doing what others have told me to do. This is an expensive way to get eggs, but I love my birds!!!

The expensive part for me was building the coop, and feeding crumbles to the growing chicks, half was waisted. They don't waste any since I switched to pellets.
My 5 girls pay for their feed by selling the eggs I don't eat, and them eggs are so much more tasty than store bought. How much more flavorful? Try them boiled to really taste the difference. The yolk is so delicious. GC

 

[Dot's flock]

The expensive part for me was building the coop, and feeding crumbles to the growing chicks, half was waisted. They don't waste any sense I switched to pellets.
My 5 girls pay for their feed by selling the eggs I don't eat, and them eggs are so much more tasty than store bought. How much more flavorful, try them boiled to really taste the difference. The yolk is so delicious. GC

The coop cost us alot too because we built it ourselves and wanted to make sure it was big enough. I really do enjoy my birds tho. Only one is laying so far but I'm sure the others will be starting soon.

 

[twilightgecko]

i don't wash my eggs either.. sometimes i have to spot clean a little spot due to muddy feet.. but if the coops good and clean, i get clean eggs..

 

[lazy gardener]

As for the cost of feed, with chicks wasting so much crumble: fermenting it eliminates all waste. I never use medicated feed either.

 

[Dot's flock]

As for the cost of feed, with chicks wasting so much crumble: fermenting it eliminates all waste. I never use medicated feed either.

How do you do that??

 

[SueT]

To ferment your crumbles, add a bunch of water, a dash of ac vinegar, and let it set overnight.

 

[Abriana]

Thank you. If you gather eggs, wash them, and put straight in the refridgerator how long are they safe to eat?? I heard the eggs you buy at the store are weeks old, but didn't know if that was true.

Just before she lays the egg, the hen will coat it in a protective coating called the bloom.. It prevents bacteria from entering into the egg. If you watch the hen lay the egg, you will notice it is wet when it first comes out. That is the bloom. They are safe to keep out on the counter, and if you wash them (which you really shouldn't) wash in warm water, not cold. The washing itself rinses off the bloom, but if the water is cold, the bacteria will enter into the egg and could make you sick. It is best, if there is dirt or poop on the egg, to use a dry paper towel to scrub off the egg. if you are giving them away or MUST wash it for whatever reason, use warm water and store in the fridge.

 

[lazy gardener]

How do you do that??

All you need to know about the how and why of FF:

https://tikktok.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/fermented-feed-faq/