I looked around and searched but I'm not sure if I've seen this question yet, apologies if its already been answered somewhere.
My small flock of 5 are about 19 weeks old now. They're my first flock on my own so some things are still new to me - they are Lavender Orps so I'm not expecting them...
For a bit of fun and a get-to-know-you, how do your days go with poultry? Mine work out something like this:
Around 7:30-9:00 am. Let chickens out. Do a head count. Melt water with ice (if the heat chip isn't set up already). Photograph chickens and nature. Feed pigeons. Sometimes give the...
Hi all,
Thanks for all the amazing information you’ve shared on this site!! I don’t currently have backyard squawks but it’s looking like my hubby and I will be moving somewhere that can accommodate a small backyard flock. Yay!! I think I’m interested in Pekins but not really decided since I’m a...
* I tried to post in feeding and watering but had no luck *
I have two geese and two ducks. I read somewhat that people have them on a schedule for feeding. Is that necessary? If so what kind of schedule should they be on? The bigger ones are around 9 weeks, the younger are around 3 weeks...
I have two geese and two ducks. I read somewhat that people have them on a schedule for feeding. Is that necessary? If so what kind of schedule should they be on? The bigger ones are around 9 weeks, the younger are around 3 weeks. Should just the big ones be on a schedule right now? Suggestions...
I was wondering what you guys would do in this situation. I have 7 eggs in the incubator. I don't have an automatic turner so i hand turn them, I also have school 8:30am-3:00pm. So what should m'y turning schedule be (i can call home to ask them to turn the eggs). I have australorp eggs and i...
I have six female ducks that are 12 weeks old. What is the progression for feed (protein) requirements as they get older and approach laying age?
They were on a high protein chick starter than moved to an 16-18 % protein. I am using organic non GMO Mash. There seem to be several options...