The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[delisha]

I got a new fermenting container! Now that I have 4 new kiddos - which are getting quite large - and nowhere to forage yet, we were outgrowing our little glass truffle container.

Got a 2 gal GLASS (!) crock. Still keeping it on the counter top for easy access. That's a jar of oregano next to it.




Here's the old truffle bowl. I think it held about 3 quarts.




I was also looking for a small bucket to carry feed outside in. Figured that since it's Easter time I'd find something. These are are a little larger than I wanted so I may find something else but these were .97 at Walmart - and MADE IN USA from #2 HDPE food grade (everywhere else had stuff from China).

All very nice containers..even the the USA plastic ones.

 

[delisha]

It is still snowing. Unbelievable.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Still snowing here too. I think you're on the other side of the lake but it sure gets much colder where you are than here!

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote: Are you making fun of my "backsliding" ????? (Given the fact that I formerly "cast out" all the "evil plastic"?)

 

[hotrodflash]

Okay - Time for the "Question of the Moment"

A:
List ONE thing that you have tried because of reading this thread (or one of the other 2: OT & ROAD) that you learned about or were encouraged to try that you're glad you did.

Nu-stock is a cure all for most things. Cuts, gleet, infections etc...
B:
What has been the result since you tried it? Are you glad you did it? Have the results been positive or negative?

I have used Nu-stock on an infection on my 24 year old cat and she is almost healed and doing great. Also smeared it on a new pullet that my sister bought, she had a lot of bald areas, was picked on, and she is starting to re-grow her feathers after applying once 3 days ago.

 

[armorfirelady]

Okay - [COLOR=FF0000]Time for the "Question of the Moment"[/COLOR]

A: 
List ONE thing that you have tried because of reading this thread (or one of the other 2: OT & ROAD) that you learned about or were encouraged to try that you're glad you did.

B:
What has been the result since you tried it?  Are you glad you did it?  Have the results been positive or negative?

A. I have 2....fermented feed & deep litter
B. both are easy to do, cut down on costs & are healthier for my flock of 4

Edited to add oops I missed the highlighted ONE lol

 

[Leahs Mom]

AFL - 2 is okay! No worries

 

[armorfirelady]

After 41 years I still haven't learned to slow down and read everything instead of skimming through it like I do at work lol

 

[delisha]

Okay - Time for the "Question of the Moment"

A:
List ONE thing that you have tried because of reading this thread (or one of the other 2: OT & ROAD) that you learned about or were encouraged to try that you're glad you did.
Road/ It would have to be deep litter. Honestly the jury is still out if I am keeping it. I am glad I did try it for the benefits for my birds. I like the time saving feature.
B:
What has been the result since you tried it? Are you glad you did it? Have the results been positive or negative?
It has saved so much of my time with cleaning. I am looking forward to the added benefits to my garden and to the runs this spring. I do not like the *messy* look of it. I do not like it in deep cold. It holds more moisture. I have had frost bite for the first time.

 

[Mumsy]

@lalaland: Thank you. I plant garlic now and will harvest bulbs in July. I plant in June to harvest bulbs in later Fall. Some bulbs I missed harvesting last year are starting to come up now. I plant in raised beds. The soil warms faster and there is perfect drainage.

@Justine: I'm so sorry you are going through this added grief coupled with frustration. My heart is heavy having learned it.

@Sally8: Don't feel bad about losing Silkies at hatch. It happens to everyone. Even top notch breeders. They are a challenging variety of chicken to hatch live ones regularly.

@Leahs Mom: I had to read your post twice to make sure those were YOUR plastic buckets!

I did indeed make a hoop coop. Just plastic and a large flight run right now. Waiting for turkeys.