The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[Leahs Mom]

I'm on my way outside to let the open the door between the big girls and momma and chicks to see what happens. My hatched kiddo is 2 weeks old tomorrow; the other 3 are within 1-2 days of that.

 

[mrsamplias]

Yep...that about sums it up...

never thought I'd be excited about the opportunity to kill anything

x2. Even my vocabulary has changed. We have one pullet who isn't bright, and can never remember how to get into the coop. I think to myself, "That's cull material."

 

[aoxa]

Sometimes it boggles my mind how people just offer advice on how to treat hens right away with medicines rather than getting to the bottom of the issue, or knowing exactly what it is @_@

I need to stay off the emergency forum.

 

[Mumsy]

Sometimes it boggles my mind how people just offer advice on how to treat hens right away with medicines rather than getting to the bottom of the issue, or knowing exactly what it is @_@

I need to stay off the emergency forum.

So true. I have only gone onto those 'Emergency Help!!!' sites once. I read a few pages and just backed away....Not to go back again. Not only does it surprise me how many times the same old same old advice is given but how many times it is just repeated ad nauseum from folks that 'read' it somewhere else.

 

[aoxa]

So true. I have only gone onto those 'Emergency Help!!!' sites once. I read a few pages and just backed away....Not to go back again. Not only does it surprise me how many times the same old same old advice is given but how many times it is just repeated ad nauseum from folks that 'read' it somewhere else.

Well sometimes it is worth it. I just steered someone away from sevin and to wood ash instead, so if I help one person avoid chemicals, it's worth the head ache.

 

[Bulldogma]

I missed it,,,What did you decide was the problem with the sick chicken?? Was it impacted crop?

Not 100% sure , but I think an impacted gizzard.

I'm excited!!!

We have a young couple that go to our church that had told my husband some time ago he was going to invite us over the next time he processes chickens. He just called and said he's going to do some roosters tomorrow and we're supposed to go in the afternoon to take part and learn hands-on.

These folks are immigrants from the Ukraine. They connected with some of the farmers in the area who pretty much GIVE them their spent layers and these folks value them and butcher them whenever they're available. This time it's a group of roosters. Not sure how old they are but I don't care at this point...just want the experience!

Awesome! What a great way to learn.

I'm on my way outside to let the open the door between the big girls and momma and chicks to see what happens. My hatched kiddo is 2 weeks old tomorrow; the other 3 are within 1-2 days of that.

Let us know how it goes!

So true. I have only gone onto those 'Emergency Help!!!' sites once. I read a few pages and just backed away....Not to go back again. Not only does it surprise me how many times the same old same old advice is given but how many times it is just repeated ad nauseum from folks that 'read' it somewhere else.

I *think* part of the issue is the lack of a good search tool on BYC... people can't figure out how to get their answer without having to wade through 100 posts that match the criteria they type in. Just my thought. Or at least that's why I did that thing.

 

[chickiemomy]

Quote: my recollection is that she liked the books, but had a chance to visit his farm, and came away severly disappointed - just my recollection. doesn't mean that what he's written has no value - as with all things in this forum - read & take what makes sense for you - none of us knows everything!

 

[stonykill]

my recollection is that she liked the books, but had a chance to visit his farm, and came away severly disappointed - just my recollection. doesn't mean that what he's written has no value - as with all things in this forum - read & take what makes sense for you - none of us knows everything!

that could very well be. I remember something negative on that old thread about Salatin. You are probably correct. I like the entire concept of his work

 

[holderh]

Welcome to the group!!

Sometimes chickens are just not good mothers.You know she is a good brooder. I would try one more time myself. I think we all do it differently and you need to find what works for your set up. My broodys have the chicks somewhere in the woods, or under one of the building usually. I have brooder boxes and have a hen in one now. I keep her locked up at night and after all the girls have layed eggs I let her out. After the chicks hatch I will continue the same thing until she decides when to take them out.

Thanks! yes i will try agian. I think this time will try and see how letting the broody raise them with the rest of the flocks work out. I can always seperate if everybody mis behaves..I just love seeing all the pictures of the hens with her chicks all over her.

 

[camilleathome]

Alright guys. I'm getting ready to make a small container(Only have two chicks) of FF for when I get the chicks. What kind of grains can I mix in with the chick starter? non anacronymed please just to be sure I don't mistake anything. Like I have NO idea what BOSS is