Ways to Improve Health?

[greyhatch]

I handle most of my games on a daily basis no problems with weight or vigor. Personally i think any one who can should have a game roo with there free range hens.

 

[chick rookie]

I handle most of my games on a daily basis no problems with weight or vigor. Personally i think any one who can should have a game roo with there free range hens.

just wondering why?

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Quote:Originally Posted by greyhatch I believe that you care about your birds, and that the game breed may be tougher; but do remember that a lot of readers could have layers or heavier meat birds. Those kinds would not do as well with only snow for water. In an emergency it would be better than nothing but in general it is not advisable.

 

[greyhatch]

Games are more observant for danger than most farm breeds, also they are protective. They will protect ( there) hens with there lives. I have seen roos run hawks off when the hawk was after a hen or chick.

 

[greyhatch]

The snow for water came from a person in canada on byc he has layers. Problem is i do not remember which thread

 

[chick rookie]

Games are more observant for danger than most farm breeds, also they are protective. They will protect ( there) hens with there lives. I have seen roos run hawks off when the hawk was after a hen or chick.

I did not know that. will have to file that info away for the next time I need a roo. thank you

 

[greyhatch]

Most breeds of games are very colorful, the sunshine brings out alot of iridescent colors they are beautiful. The one thing to watch is they need to be handled more than farm breeds so they understand u are not a threat. I have one that someone before i got him must have been rough with him. I keep his spurs cut and he still kicks so hard he can draw blood threw jeans

 

[MandalaMaMa]

Great thread. Tons of information on here. Thanks!

 

[LynneaC]

In colder weather I feed my hens cooked oatmeal. I also have the insulated houses at several heat lamps plus the water warmers.

 

[LynneaC]

Hi!  I live in Minnesota and to say our winter has started out strong is an understatement.  We are supposed to have -56 degrees windchills tomorrow.  We have an insulated chicken house and a few brooder lamps, but I am hoping someone can share some ideas to help stregthen or improve their ability to fight off disease during these rough winters.  Last year I lost a group to a respiratory infection that I was lucky to finally get under control.  But I just lost one this morning - a newer chicken and I am hoping to start off this year with some precautionary measures.  I feed a variety diet of scratch and layers along with fruits (bananas, pears,) and bread items throughout the week.  I had thought about adding some baby foods to their regime.  But not sure if I am on the right path?

Any guidance would be much appreciated .  Our chickens provide us eggs but are also our pets and we want to do right by them.  THANK YOU!!