The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[TurtlePowerTrav]

So why is Bulldogma not on the thread anymore? She started it. What did I miss?

 

[aoxa]

We've had a ton of rain recently, so there are a lot of standing puddles, but the rest of the week looks better. The meaties are doing so well free ranging. They are four weeks old now, and almost all of them are feathered out completely. There are a few boys that are half naked though.

I haven't increased their food at all. Still twice a day. They can clean it up in 15 minutes now.

 

[Kacey's Krazee's]

I was wondering the same thing Trav. I am a forever lurker... but I missed it too! Anyone want to enlighten us?

 

[aoxa]

I'm not sure what I'm allowed to say about it.

She was banned from the thread. If you have any questions about why, I suggest PMing her, as I am not sure the rules on if I am allowed to say why or not.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Aoxa - those kiddos have HUGE legs!

 

[aoxa]

Aoxa - those kiddos have HUGE legs!

They are walking bulldozers!!!

HUGE legs. Crazy huge! Everyone notices it!

 

[Leahs Mom]

Thanks y'all for the thoughts on my tromping in foreign stuff into my coop.

I also have the thought that the purpose of natural chicken keeping is to help our birds build a strong immune system so that they can handle stuff better. Just makes me mad that I tromped right in there without even thinking. I was in a hurry to relieve my dad's caregiver so I ran into the house and got the food without even thinking. It didn't even dawn on me until I had made it all the way back to the people house.

I did give them some garlic and oregano in their feed tonight and will keep on for the next few days and just observe everyone.

 

[Leahs Mom]

So, A...
Do you use the feet for broth or eating? http://www.food.com/recipe/delicious-chicken-feet-3110

 

[Vigar49]

How big do nesting boxes need to be?

 

[aoxa]

So, A...
Do you use the legs for broth or eating? http://www.food.com/recipe/delicious-chicken-feet-3110

Dogs. Definitely couldn't do it myself. May use some for broth if I can convince Susan to do it, as she is the cook.

But the dogs LOVE them. Yep. They get them alright! Great for their teeth!