Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[ValerieJ]

They have access to dry crumbles whenever they want them, and I'm giving them fresh weeds to eat every day too.

I'm not ready to let them out to free range yet, not as small as they are. They are cat-size treats.

Oh I’m relieved. I thought they were just getting fed in the mornings. Of course you wouldn’t do that. Sorry.

 

[ValerieJ]

Checked on tomatoes. They made it through just fine. I do have a couple that look like they are struggling but I’m hoping they will perk up being outside in the ground. They were struggling in the greenhouse. Maybe the sun will help them out today.

 

[Smokerbill]

Oh I’m relieved. I thought they were just getting fed in the mornings. Of course you wouldn’t do that. Sorry.

Oh, no problem! I didn't mean for my post to sound defensive or something. I was just stating facts. LOL

Another reason (other than me being lazy) for mixing a single big batch of feed in the mornings is that I think it might have time to ferment a little by later in the day. I guess fermented feed has extra benefits???

 

[ValerieJ]

Oh, no problem! I didn't mean for my post to sound defensive or something. I was just stating facts. LOL

Another reason (other than me being lazy) for mixing a single big batch of feed in the mornings is that I think it might have time to ferment a little by later in the day. I guess fermented feed has extra benefits???

That’s what I have heard. I’ve never done it. My poor chickens get straight feed from the bag.

 

[MoonFarm]

Thank you Smokerbill! We are looking everywhere. McMurtry has them to ship, but still hoping for local(ish) if at all possible

 

[pennyJo1960]

Sorry non this way either.
I just have big girls now.

 

[Smokerbill]

I have about a week's worth of starter feed left for the chicks so I bought a 50# bag of Purina Flock Raiser crumbles. It's suitable for all types of birds, even chicks. I'll need to keep plenty of oyster shell available on the side for the one or two girls that are still laying. The 20% protein in the Purina might help the girls start laying better, I'm hoping.

 

[GlammaDee]

Hello, I'm new to BYC (but I've raised chickens for over 30 years). I live in Eastern Washington and wanted to start following along here with my fellow Washingtonians.

 

[ValerieJ]

Welcome @GlammaDee! Happy to have you here. What kind of chickens do you raise?

 

[GlammaDee]

Welcome @GlammaDee! Happy to have you here. What kind of chickens do you raise?

I have barnyard mix, dark brahma, and I just got 4 speckled sussex pullets.