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[StarryEyzz]

thank you. I am limited on what I have available to me...also curious to know people's favorite brands. and why. I think this is all good information that other may be interested in knowing too.

I feed Scratch and Peck too, to my 6 pullets.

 

[StarryEyzz]

We also use Scratch & Peck feed. I get it at the Bothell Feed Center or Seattle Farm Coop (much cheaper!)

I chose S&P when I first got chickens. I went to the Bothell Feed Center, and they had samples of feed showing what was inside the bag. I loved the fact that I could see what the ingredients were.

The only downsize to this is that I tend to have leftover "dust" of the vitamins and DE they include in the feed. I usually mix this in hot oatmeal. I've heard others will bake theirs into a cake - those are some spoiled chickens!

Interesting. I like the idea of using the leftover 'dust' and adding it to other foods to give them as treats. What a great idea. THANKS

 

[FirewifeJess]

Oh my heavens we've had quite an interesting night and morning. My youngest son (2) has Hand Foot and Mouth disease! ICK!! Poor boy is miserable and the only thing keeping him happy is playing games on my phone. Glad for the phone at least! I hope my other 2 don't get this, it's miserable!

 

[Zgoatlady]

Hi Everyone Im days behind on whats going on.
On Sat night I feel when I went out to milk the goat, hubby had to help me up wasnt good. Left ankle I thought I broke it didnt ( Im a big baby) still hurts when I walk on it but not as bad. Monday got a bad sore throat and Tue called in sick cant talk. Husband told me to go to Dr so I did and have some meds to take now to get be better.
Got on the stupid comp today and my personal email wont open so bet I have something. Not my week.

 

[CailetTempest]

getting ready to go to the local college to meet with advisor to figure out classes. while sitting here watching the turkeys and the cat interact with each other through the wire of the cage. I am sure the cat is thinking "mmmmmmm tasty turkey treats" and the turkeys are probably like "Soo are you some type of a turkey?" it is actually pretty comical. the chicks are peeping in the brooder and it is just nice to hear the little sounds.

well time to go figure out a direction to go for my education. Too bad I can't get a degree in chicken raising. lol Actually I am finally following my dream of early childhood education. After many bumps in the way and trying to please others with my education (I got talked into office administration after high school) I am finally doing what I want.

enjoy the day everyone

 

[FirewifeJess]

Speaking of cats and poultry...what age are my chickens pretty safe from a fairly uninterested cat? So far the cat just sits on the porch and watches them. He puts his ears back, highly annoyed, if any of them come near him. Some of them are actually quite bold and will run up to the cat squaking and clucking like they're yelling at the cat, it's pretty hilarious! I have already been letting the cat out when they free-range and he never goes near them. Should I consider them old enough, at 10 weeks, that the cat isn't a threat anymore?

 

[GingerHippie]

Hi there!!!! Sounds like you have some variety for sure!!! I am new to chickens myself and I LOVE it!!

My sister Lisa told me they were addicting, but I didn't believe her lol.
We do have quite a variety! Here's my list:
(The ones under BRANDI'S are hens that I had, but gave to my other sister to help her start her own flock


Albert- Crested Black Polish ROOSTER
Vandemere- Americauna X ROOSTER

HENS
Ernestine- RIR
Calliope- Black Sex-Link
Mary- Americauna
Laura- Americauna
Carrie- Americauna
Peanut- Wyandotte
Rusty- Wyandotte
Michelle- Black Maran
Ruth- Cuckoo Maran (bigger comb)
Esther- Cuckoo Maran
Pearl- White Leghorn X?
Opal- White Leghorn
Eudora- Barred Rock
Ursula- Barred Rock (bigger comb)
Faye- Bantam

CHICKS
Loretta- Americauna Bantam? (Roo?)
Lucy- Mystery Bantam ?
Eleanor- Americauna
Rita- Americauna
Vera- Americauna
Hazel- Wyandotte (Roo? Going to September's)
Agnes- Wyandotte
Etta- Mystery Chicken

BRANDI'S
Beatrice- Cochin
Cloud- Blue Andalusian
Little Egypt- Egyptian Fayoumi
Murial- Wyandotte
Butter- Buff Orpington (not laying)
Lacey- Americauna

 

[pettec63]

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Thanks! yea, its kinda gettn to me, it's only been in the 60's and got down close to 30! That is just NOT NORMAL here!!
It's stupid!! Guess I better pull out the rain gear, it's gonna rain again today!

 

[SadieSue]

Oh my heavens we've had quite an interesting night and morning. My youngest son (2) has Hand Foot and Mouth disease! ICK!! Poor boy is miserable and the only thing keeping him happy is playing games on my phone. Glad for the phone at least! I hope my other 2 don't get this, it's miserable!

Wow - I just heard yesterday that my cousin in Spokane had to be treated for that along with her husband, 2 yr. old daughter and her 2 new toddler and baby foster children. I hadn't heard any actual occurrences of it happening and now 2 in two days!
Good luck to you - hope you can keep it contained!

 

[RonB]

getting ready to go to the local college to meet with advisor to figure out classes. while sitting here watching the turkeys and the cat interact with each other through the wire of the cage. I am sure the cat is thinking "mmmmmmm tasty turkey treats" and the turkeys are probably like "Soo are you some type of a turkey?" it is actually pretty comical. the chicks are peeping in the brooder and it is just nice to hear the little sounds.

well time to go figure out a direction to go for my education. Too bad I can't get a degree in chicken raising. lol Actually I am finally following my dream of early childhood education. After many bumps in the way and trying to please others with my education (I got talked into office administration after high school) I am finally doing what I want.

enjoy the day everyone

LOL I was wondering if I could do the same thing (chicken raising) I was out watching my flock free range yesterday. I noticed when they scratched in the dirt some start with their Right foot first and some start with their left foot first.

I was wondering if I could get a Government Grant to study whether there was RIGHT footed and LEFT footed chickens

My DD went to college to teach elementary school. when she started school there were lots of jobs out there. by the time she was done with school, everybody was laying off teachers! she is teaching Kindergarten at a private daycare. She hates it ! NO benefits, no raises , half the time she can't even get a break. She spends alot of her own $$$ for her class. The parents love her and are real happy with what their kids are learning! My DD is thinking of going into office administration. Maybe in the medical field. She would love to work for Children's Hospital