I used this site to figure out the best feed for me and mine. Of course, I prefer locally milled but it's a hike to get that for me around here.
http://www.poultrydvm.com/feeds.php
Our Ayam Cemani went broody a lot and hatched a few clutches, and stayed with them a LONG time.
Other than that, my Sapphire Splash goes broody but wonโt stay, but my RIR is a champ of a brood and mom. My Faverolles went broody and sat once and then promptly tried to kill them when they...
The chickens donโt care about your soy-free, non-GMO, organic super-feed mixed with herbs and spices that you special ordered and costs $50 for a 30 pound bag. And they donโt care about your intricate watering system that you scrub out everyday with white vinegar and Dawn*, and supplement with...
THANK YOU!
I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a DIY door for my run... I don't want to pay for a "real" door which honestly wouldn't fit in the space that I have anyway. I had built a "door" previously out of 2x4s and chicken wire; but it's so heavy and hard to maneuver - this...
This is really valuable! I truly didn't know about the linear square feet for roosts and nesting boxes.
I have a friend who is thinking about getting started with chickens, and I'm going to send this to her! Thank you!