Unkie..those look great. How many birds do you have? They look to be extremely happy. I am getting about 1/3 production right now and substituting light.. Would love to know what you are doing!!
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unkadan
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I have 20 hens from last year and 14 pullets that are a mix of Marans and mutts hatched here, also have 8 Ameraucanas that are starting to lay fairly well.
The older hens were under natural light until they feathered back in around Dec 1st I set the timer for 3:30am,,,off at 5pm,,,the pullets are in a separate coop, they had timed lights straight through.
I try to keep protein around 18%, the birds get fermented grain supplement one day and some sprouted oats or wheat the next. I toss some scratch first thing in the morning and give any supplement early afternoon.
The BCMs and Ameraucanas are going into breeding mode soon, I will bump the protein a wee bit more.
Since Nov I have been feeding monthly:200lbs of crumbles, 150lbs good scratch (tossed, sprouted, and fermented) a month, during the cold snaps they get eletrolite/vitamin supplied in water this is for 46 birds total.
In Nov/Dec I was getting 14-20 eggs dailey, the last 6 weeks 22-30, pretty happy with that considering the time of year and all but 8 of these are heritage birds.(and yes I do keep track daily)
Hopefully with the longer days and some sunshine the eggs will keep coming and the fertility will be good.When I get everyone separated and set in the new pens I'll try to get some pics, the birds look good to me after being cooped up all winter
bbl
dancheckingtheskyfordebrisfalling
The older hens were under natural light until they feathered back in around Dec 1st I set the timer for 3:30am,,,off at 5pm,,,the pullets are in a separate coop, they had timed lights straight through.
I try to keep protein around 18%, the birds get fermented grain supplement one day and some sprouted oats or wheat the next. I toss some scratch first thing in the morning and give any supplement early afternoon.
The BCMs and Ameraucanas are going into breeding mode soon, I will bump the protein a wee bit more.
Since Nov I have been feeding monthly:200lbs of crumbles, 150lbs good scratch (tossed, sprouted, and fermented) a month, during the cold snaps they get eletrolite/vitamin supplied in water this is for 46 birds total.
In Nov/Dec I was getting 14-20 eggs dailey, the last 6 weeks 22-30, pretty happy with that considering the time of year and all but 8 of these are heritage birds.(and yes I do keep track daily)
Hopefully with the longer days and some sunshine the eggs will keep coming and the fertility will be good.When I get everyone separated and set in the new pens I'll try to get some pics, the birds look good to me after being cooped up all winter
bbl
dancheckingtheskyfordebrisfalling
It was not a joke. Apparently it was an ad for Playtex fresh + sexy wipes. It was on the top of my screen while I was on BYC!
Unka -Nice looking basket. You must have some heat with your girls also, or not? I might want to buy some Ameraucanas eggs to hatch this spring (are they mutts).
BBP-- Now that is funny stuff.
BBP-- Now that is funny stuff.
Dam! Post went poof.
Cind, not sure yet who'll sport the coveted DD. Glad you mentioned the 4". I thought the exact same thing but bit my lip.Now if Jim would have been the one to say that.........
DrH, it was the perfect gift. DH knows I'm not a bling gal & don't have much of a sweet tooth either. He also knows I like to give him the business once in a while. Gotta love that man!
Kristi, maybe try some zucchini on that trellis? They are pretty forgiving, and if you get a surplus, you could always give em to your girls. As for your mom, sewing is a good wintertime hobby. I gave my mom a chicken saddle since she has a mountain of fabric scraps from projects. She ran with it. Gotta love moms too!
Jim what kind of incubators are you selling? I forgot.
Unkie, (thanks Kristi!)
nice collection of eggs!
Fresh & Sexy............ Oh my!
Cind, not sure yet who'll sport the coveted DD. Glad you mentioned the 4". I thought the exact same thing but bit my lip.Now if Jim would have been the one to say that.........
DrH, it was the perfect gift. DH knows I'm not a bling gal & don't have much of a sweet tooth either. He also knows I like to give him the business once in a while. Gotta love that man!
Kristi, maybe try some zucchini on that trellis? They are pretty forgiving, and if you get a surplus, you could always give em to your girls. As for your mom, sewing is a good wintertime hobby. I gave my mom a chicken saddle since she has a mountain of fabric scraps from projects. She ran with it. Gotta love moms too!
Jim what kind of incubators are you selling? I forgot.
Unkie, (thanks Kristi!)
Fresh & Sexy............ Oh my!
unkadan
Songster
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unkadan
Songster
just a random thought,,,,
can you picture the line of pervs lined up in the "feminine" section IF Playtex does a scratch and sniff for those beaver wipes?
it's been a long winter,,,I googled ,,,this is an ad campaign aimed at both sexes!
can you picture the line of pervs lined up in the "feminine" section IF Playtex does a scratch and sniff for those beaver wipes?
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I think I'm gonna be sick! TerriOjust a random thought,,,,
can you picture the line of pervs lined up in the "feminine" section IF Playtex does a scratch and sniff for those beaver wipes?
it's been a long winter,,,I googled ,,,this is an ad campaign aimed at both sexes!
Eeewwwww!!!!!!!!!!just a random thought,,,,
can you picture the line of pervs lined up in the "feminine" section IF Playtex does a scratch and sniff for those beaver wipes?
it's been a long winter,,,I googled ,,,this is an ad campaign aimed at both sexes!
Ok, just so Jim doesn't feel like he gets singled out. It must be a long winter. Cuz what kind of perv would even think of a scratch & sniff?
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