Recent content by midwestchickenwrangler

I found a feed mill that has GMO free feed. I have tried ground feed in the past and the chickens appeared to waste a lot of it. How do other people feed ground food like this so there is less waste?

No I didn't ask where they are coming from. If I think about it next time I'm in there I'll ask.

Orscheln in Greenfield will have theirs late this month or early March. I called the other day to see when they were getting their chicks. Just FYI

Yes, he's a Coro. I had some a couple years ago and lost the hens to predators. I sold the roo to someone in IL. I wish I had them back. If I can find some Coro or lights this year I would get more.

I am also looking for Marans this year. Don't care what color they are.

I, too would love to have Light Sussex if anyone around here has any.

Anyone around Indy have any EE chicks?

Is anyone looking into getting certified to be an NPIP tester? I am looking into it but the antigen is pretty pricey, didn't know if anyone would want to split an order.

Most everything listed in this thread pertains to P-T testing. Is the AI test the swab of the throat? If not, how is AI tested for?

I have had some hens eat the bad eggs or eggs that quit developing. Maybe that's the case with yours?

Sorry, I have not had these for a long time.

I am looking for 6-8 chicks. Preferably close to me, although they are hard to find anywhere. I would prefer coro's, but like the lights also. Thanks

You can take them in anything you want. You will need to unload the birds when you arrive. I suggest taking them in something somewhat small so you can catch them easily. I use a large dog crate to transport mine and it works great. I hope this helps.

I have sand in my silkie pen and was wondering if it is ok to let a broody hatch eggs in there. I will build a nest box but it will be on the same level as the floor. In otherwords, it won't be raised like most nest boxes and will have a sand floor as well. Will the sand hurt the babies?

European Nightcrawlers for composting or fishing. They do well in the warmer temps of summer as well as in the cooler temps during winter. Nothing else eats your trash & veggie scraps and turns them into a very useful garden fertillizer. Worm castings are all natural and very high in the...